UCS on American Clean Energy and Security Act
By admin - Posted on July 1st, 2009
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Landmark Waxman-Markey Climate and Energy Bill clears House; Statement of Kevin Knobloch, Union of Concerned Scientists
WASHINGTON (June 26, 2009) — The House of Representatives today passed the first comprehensive climate and energy bill, the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," by a 219 to 212 vote. Below is a statement by Kevin Knobloch, president of the Union of Concerned Scientists.
"We're thrilled that Congress has finally caught up with science and the American people in recognizing the need to switch on clean energy. Our future is now looking more like the Jetsons and less like the Flintstones.
"This vote was a major hurdle, and we've cleared it. President Obama can walk into the G8 summit of world leaders in Italy next week with his head held high. Now we have momentum to move and improve legislation in the Senate and put it on President Obama's desk so he can go to December's international summit in Copenhagen with the full backing of the Congress and the American people.
"Representatives Waxman and Markey, Speaker Pelosi, Majority Leader Hoyer and other House leaders threaded the needle with incredible skill. They seized the moment and they delivered. We thank them."
Source: The Union of Concerned Scientists
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