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GOP and White House Threaten to Block Energy Bill

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GOP and White House Threaten to Block Energy Bill

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A bill that would provide significant movement to deal with making America more energy independent passed the House. The Senate Republicans threatened a Filibuster and the White House threatened a VETO of this bill. Below is a summary of the provisions of this important legislation:

Highlights of energy legislation in the House.
_ Car Mileage: Requires automakers to increase the fuel economy of cars and small trucks, including SUVs, by 40 percent to an industry average of 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
_ Renewable motor fuels: Requires a sevenfold increase in the use of ethanol as a motor fuel to 36 billion gallons a year by 2022, with two-thirds to be cellulose ethanol from such feedstock as prairie grass and wood chips. Has tax incentives for renewable fuels plants.
_ Taxes: Includes a $21 billion tax package, including a rollback of $13.5 billion in tax breaks for the five largest oil companies. The revenue is to be used for tax incentives to promote renewable fuels and energy efficiency.
_ Electricity: Requires electric utilities to produce 15 percent of their power from renewable energy such as wind, solar or biomass. Some of the mandate could be satisfied by utilities promoting efficiency or buying renewable energy credits.
_ Energy efficiency: Requires increased energy efficient appliances and improvements in energy efficiency of federal and commercial buildings. Also requires faster approval of federal energy efficiency standards.
_ Hybrid cars: Creates tax incentives to develop plug-in hybrid electric cars and establishes tax credits for buying the vehicles.

WHY is Congress not getting anything done? The GOP and President Bush! No matter what the majority in Congress attempt is either blocked by the GOP Senators or the White House. Time to get ride of the GOP in November 2008!
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Reply #76 from JoeUser Forums Top
How is it that Col can repeat the same words on almost every post is something only Einstein can figure out.
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no i don't think einstein could figure it out.
Reply #77 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: CharlesCS1Posted: Sunday, December 09, 2007Man, and I though record players went out of style years ago yet here we are listening to a broken record. And on the Internet of all places. How is it that Col can repeat the same words on almost every post is something only Einstein can figure out.Here's some free advise Col, repetition is not the key to success on JU. It's the key to proving you're a mental case.The irony is that this is what Bush has to fear and no wonder the guy is out of control.


My WORDS ARE TRUE and I repeat them because the IDIOTS on this Blog Site continue to burry their heads in the sand!
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Reply #78 from JoeUser Forums Top
your words are twisted
Reply #79 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: danielostPosted: Monday, December 10, 2007your words are twisted


YOUR MIND IS TWISTED!
Reply #80 from JoeUser Forums Top
YOUR MIND IS TWISTED!
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yea i know. but that doesn't change the fact that you only take the part of the truth that makes your point. you don't put up links. you don't read others links. you want to impeach bush for the very same things that others have done in the past.


as i said you twist things.
Reply #81 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: danielostPosted: Monday, December 10, 2007
YOUR MIND IS TWISTED!
yea i know. but that doesn't change the fact that you only take the part of the truth that makes your point. you don't put up links. you don't read others links. you want to impeach bush for the very same things that others have done in the past.


I post the truth that shows the impact of the policies we are following!
Reply #82 from JoeUser Forums Top
Yes, because they are so affordable. I guess your idea is to leave every person who normally buys a used car carless cause you want hybrids for everyone. Man, you can't half past a stupid idea can you. You talk about long term solutions but never thing of the long terms effects of these solutions.
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Hey Charles, ask Col if he owns and drives a hybrid.
Reply #83 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: Adventure-DudePosted: Monday, December 10, 2007
Yes, because they are so affordable. I guess your idea is to leave every person who normally buys a used car carless cause you want hybrids for everyone. Man, you can't half past a stupid idea can you. You talk about long term solutions but never thing of the long terms effects of these solutions.
Hey Charles, ask Col if he owns and drives a hybrid.


As people purchase a new car if people purchased these hybrids we would reduce our use of gas. No I do not own a newer car. I own a 1998 and a 2002.
Reply #84 from JoeUser Forums Top
As people purchase a new car if people purchased these hybrids we would reduce our use of gas. No I do not own a newer car. I own a 1998 and a 2002.
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why don't you buy one?
Reply #85 from JoeUser Forums Top
when California was experiencing those rolling blackouts. green peace was signing from the highest mountains that it was about time. when they got hit by those rolling blackouts it became a conspiracy against them.


gene is like them. willing to give up someone elses money but not his.
Reply #86 from JoeUser Forums Top
The energy problem is recognized by everyone including Bush and all the candidates running for President. Stick your head up your BUTT and make believe we have no problem with foreign oil. Tell yourself every time you buy gas or oil for your home that we have no energy problem!
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Where did I say anywhere in this post that there is not a problem with foreign oil?  Your problem gene (as usual) is that you are obsessed with hating Bush and the GOP.  The reasons against this bill have been pointed out to you, but you act like you don't even read them, and you probably don't.


I hope the democrats use the same tactics against the GOP if they ever regain control of Congress!
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Of course you do, you are a hack for the democrats.  I don't remember you whining and complaining when democrats were holding things up?  Hypocrite.
Reply #87 from JoeUser Forums Top
My WORDS ARE TRUE and I repeat them because the IDIOTS on this Blog Site continue to burry their heads in the sand!
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Pot meet kettle.

It's obvious gene is losin the arguement because he is going his usual route of insults.
Reply #88 from JoeUser Forums Top
which means it is time for him to try again with a new thread,
Reply #89 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: Adventure-DudePosted: Monday, December 10, 2007
As people purchase a new car if people purchased these hybrids we would reduce our use of gas. No I do not own a newer car. I own a 1998 and a 2002.
why don't you buy one?


Because my cars are fine now!
Reply #90 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply | | DeleteReply By: danielostPosted: Saturday, December 08, 2007doing this you end up with three classes. the super rich, the poor, and the government.


That is crap. the Bush policies are killing the middle class and only the rich do well!
Reply #91 from JoeUser Forums Top
Because my cars are fine now!
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no their not we are dependent on foriegn oil because of your cars.
Reply #92 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply | | DeleteReply By: danielostPosted: Saturday, December 08, 2007doing this you end up with three classes. the super rich, the poor, and the government.


That is crap. the Bush policies are killing the middle class and only the rich do well!
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and your idea policy will do it faster.

when did the rich start getting richer and the poor poorer. it was after they implemented the income tax.

true some of the rich were getting rich before but over all everything was balanced.

now if your a poor man and you want to get rich there is a big obstacle in the way. i call it the federal government. the more money you make the more money you have to give to the government. i call that taxes,
Reply #93 from JoeUser Forums Top
Because my cars are fine now!
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Mine are too. Why should I buy a hybrid car?
Reply #94 from JoeUser Forums Top
Because my cars are fine now!
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But you are contributing to the problem.  Isn't it better for the "greater good" you speak of to stop driving?


That is crap. the Bush policies are killing the middle class and only the rich do well!
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BS.  First of all, the middle class is not being killed.  Secondly, if the "rich" are doing well it's because of themselves, not government assistance.  Is it pure jealously that drives your hatred for successful Americans?
Reply #95 from JoeUser Forums Top
Because my cars are fine now!
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Oh,

Hey, Col, so you know what they call someone who preaches one set of rules and lives by a different set of rules? They're generally called "hypocrites"!
Reply #96 from JoeUser Forums Top

Hey, Col, so you know what they call someone who preaches one set of rules and lives by a different set of rules? They're generally called "hypocrites"!
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gene is not a hypocrite he is a democrat.


democrat always is do as i say not as i do .
Reply #97 from JoeUser Forums Top
Reply By: Island DogPosted: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Because my cars are fine now!
But you are contributing to the problem. Isn't it better for the "greater good" you speak of to stop driving?
That is crap. the Bush policies are killing the middle class and only the rich do well!
BS. First of all, the middle class is not being killed. Secondly, if the "rich" are doing well it's because of themselves, not government assistance. Is it pure jealously that drives your hatred for successful Americans?


YOU ARE FULL OF BS! The jobs being created are low paying with few benefits, millions are having problems with their mortgages, Average wage AFTER inflation is DOWN, Millions of manufacturing jobs have been lost since Bush took over, personal debt is at an all time high, Energy costs are at all time highs and you claim the Middle income is not having problems-- YOU ARE NUTS.


Reply | | DeleteReply By: danielostPosted: Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Hey, Col, so you know what they call someone who preaches one set of rules and lives by a different set of rules? They're generally called "hypocrites"!
gene is not a hypocrite he is a democrat.democrat always is do as i say not as i do .


You are a liar-- I have insulated my home, installed a high efficiency heating system and changed my light bulbs with the low electric use type. The time for a new car has not come. What have you done to save energy?
Reply #98 from JoeUser Forums Top
The time for a new car has not come.
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but you want everyone else in the country to start driving hybrid or alcohol cars now.
Reply #99 from JoeUser Forums Top
What have you done to save energy?
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me i usally sit in a dark room
Reply #100 from JoeUser Forums Top
What have you done to save energy?
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OK, one...I'm not the one stating there is a crisis, you are!

Two, well, let's see, compact flourescent bulbs in every light fixture in the house, a 13 inch TV, wood heat to supplement gas heat. My electric bill never tops $60 a month, and I use about $50 a week in gasoline. My family of eight uses fewer resources than many families of two.

But let's continue with these red herrings. Want to know what brand of underwear I use next?