Why is Congress refusing to support Obama in his call to get 25% of our electricity from renewables?
To help address climate change, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, reduce consumers electric and gas bills, and help turn our economy creating high-paying jobs at home, we must pass a strong national renewable electricity standard. Certain members of Congress have succumbed to special interests and are working against their constituents' interests to water the standard down to a meaningless level. Do not let them succeed.
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David L. House
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We have an opportunity to lead the world in the invention, production and implementation of large scale renewable energy production and distribution. Using wind from the coastal and plain states, solar from the south and south west and installing a smart grid would produce power far in excess of our needs for heat, light, industrial power and transportaion. Congress must see beyond the near term benefits of profits for existing interests to the long term benefits for the entire nation. Please use your power to lead us to a national goal of energy independence using renewable sources! Congress has addresses large scale power needs before with hydro-electric plants in the West and, most importantly, the creation of the Tennessee Vally Authority during the 30's. Dire times require big moves,. A national power program using renewables is a quick way to reach Obama's 25% goal.
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Jim Welke
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Why do some members of Congress insist on funding unsafe and uneconomical nuclear power? Are these members bribed with campaign funds to do so?
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Elsbeth Shelton
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Too many in the Senate and the House are still bound to special interest groups...i.e. BIG OIL. Campaign dollars line their pockets and alter brain function.
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Sofi
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This is one of the easiest goals to support. What's holding up the show?
