Just called Congressman Minnick's office (again) and was informed by his staff that he is voting against the Cap and Trade Bill.
Just called Congressman Simpson's office (again) and was informed by his staff that he is voting against the Cap and Trade Bill.
That's Idaho. Thanks to all who called and e-mailed. And thank you, thank you, thank you, to Congressman Simpson and Congressman Minnick for voting against the cap and trade bill.
Showing posts with label speak out. Show all posts
Showing posts with label speak out. Show all posts
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Speak out on "Cap and Trade"
You might be asking yourself why I would want to make a post about the cap and trade bill coming up for a vote tomorrow in the House of Representatives, or link to an article like this one. What does that have to do with prepping?
Well, according to the linked article, this bill:
--has the potential to really, really, really negatively affect our energy bills.
--could cause food prices to go the wrong way---up, up, up.
I don't want to have to resort to using what could be considered emergency supplies before I have to in either the energy or food arenas. These problems are only two of the problems I see with this bill, but aren't they reason enough?
I hope that you are against this legislation as well, but whether you agree with me or not, I ask you to contact your Representatives about this matter as soon as you can--it's scheduled to go to a vote tomorrow. If you are in Idaho, our Representatives are:
Congressman Walt Minnick
Congressman Michael Simpson
If you are not in Idaho, you can find your Representative's contact information here. You will need your zipcode to access information.
The bill is H.R. 2454, but asking them to vote against the cap and trade bill will help everyone. Food and energy prices are at sticker shock levels for many already. The good news is that the previously linked article also indicates that the result of the vote is not set in stone.
I just got off the phone with Congressman Minnick's office. His staff indicated that he has not yet made a decision on this legislation. This may be true with other Representatives as well. Your voice can make a difference.
Well, according to the linked article, this bill:
--has the potential to really, really, really negatively affect our energy bills.
--could cause food prices to go the wrong way---up, up, up.
I don't want to have to resort to using what could be considered emergency supplies before I have to in either the energy or food arenas. These problems are only two of the problems I see with this bill, but aren't they reason enough?
I hope that you are against this legislation as well, but whether you agree with me or not, I ask you to contact your Representatives about this matter as soon as you can--it's scheduled to go to a vote tomorrow. If you are in Idaho, our Representatives are:
Congressman Walt Minnick
Congressman Michael Simpson
If you are not in Idaho, you can find your Representative's contact information here. You will need your zipcode to access information.
The bill is H.R. 2454, but asking them to vote against the cap and trade bill will help everyone. Food and energy prices are at sticker shock levels for many already. The good news is that the previously linked article also indicates that the result of the vote is not set in stone.
I just got off the phone with Congressman Minnick's office. His staff indicated that he has not yet made a decision on this legislation. This may be true with other Representatives as well. Your voice can make a difference.
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