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House Passes Climate Bill; Local Congressmen Vote “No”
Expressing concern about the impact of the measure on families, farms and businesses, Central Texas Congressmen John Carter and Chet Edwards voted against a controversial White House-backed climate bill Friday evening, but the measure passed by a seven-vote margin.
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Posted by: Jim Beam Whiskey
on Jun 29, 2009 at 03:51 PM
Idiots, Chet Edwards voted AGAINST the bill. kthxbai I'm glad it passed. I don't want my daughter to live in a depleated wasteland. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 29, 2009 at 03:09 PM
It is very disappointing that Representative Edwards did not vote for the bill. We need legislation at the federal level to regulate greenhouse gases, encourage renewable energy, and determine building codes. It is amazing how much we have regressed since George H. W. Bush promised to use the White House effect to combat the "greenhouse effect" in 1988. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Leah
on Jun 29, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Go to rules.house.gov, click on Waxman. The manager's amendment adds a subsection (m) to the original Section 204 of the bill. You will need to have the original bill open in another window to read them side by side. It makes the energy-efficiency assessment provisions apply only to new construction. The law is foolish, but you will not have to bring your existing home up to the new standards in order to sell it. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Anonymous
on Jun 29, 2009 at 12:05 PM
gary you are right. this guy has no clue. need another bush in office. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Yep
Location: Cove
on Jun 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Anybody that votes for ANYTHING modeled after something in California should have thier HEADS examined. It is so sad to say that one of the most beautiful states in the US is run by IDIOTS and is broke and broken. Good intentions will not get it done and will do nothing more than bankrupt this great country. I swear the Democrats are like a bunch of kids. They want something and they want it NOW! Or they will take thier ball and go home. Most of us all want a better, cleaner country/planet but what we need are some reliable long term solutions that can be implimented logically and in a timely manner. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: robert
on Jun 29, 2009 at 07:21 AM
How is that CHANGE working out for you? its working right out of you wallet [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: MelP
Location: Waco
on Jun 28, 2009 at 12:40 PM
My eyes are opened now. I was pleased with Chet for voting no, I had no idea he voted yes to get it on the floor for debate. Thanks to the commenters who explained why he did that. I was already going to vote against him in the next election, but now I am going to have to actually get out and help the person who runs against him. Recession or not, I will give what I can to anyone who goes up against Chet and I will be happy to volunteer my time to help spread the word that Chet is a sly one only voting for what the electors want when it won't damage his dear friend Nancy in any way. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ray
Location: killeen
on Jun 27, 2009 at 03:14 PM
perry should talk hes raised taxs more then anyother gov. in texas history and still looking to raise them even more we need this man out of office now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: SFC Ret Randy Stamm
Location: Mesquite Texas
on Jun 27, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I would like to thank you for standing against Chet Edwards, I met him last summer and I was helping a Man named Rob Curnock on his run for Congress but Chet pulled it out in the End and I was upset because he was worried about something for Normandy. I guess there are Soldiers out there that are hurting and i guess he still has no clue and the total claims looming at 1,000,000,000 but who is counting. I help veterans like myself all over I will help you and your campaign any way, shape or form if you ever need a Veteran on your side. I was asked to retire early since coming back from the Gulf War and now take 63 pills a day. I am fighting for back pay from the VA back to the day I retired and my claim is at the Va in Washington and this has been a 15 year battle. But to no avail I am a fighter and a Very Smart veteran and likes to help others. If you need me my number is 214-830-0902 Respectfully, Randy Author "A Soldier's Dying Heart" http://www.authorhous.com [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Daisy
Location: Waco
on Jun 27, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I hope Edwards and Carter voted against the bill because it was the right thing to do. I have read on some websites that once Pelosi knew the bill had enough votes to pass, she "released" those who were in moderate areas--areas where there might be backlash had they voted "for" the bill to pass to go ahead and vote "nay". There were 8 Republicans who voted for the bill. To me, they are traitors to our country. We are a bankrupt nation; how can they possibly mandate more expense to us. The middle class will not survive. People cannot afford more tax. We will become a third world country with the passage of Health Care. I think that is just what the powers that be want. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: John Porter
Location: Chandler AZ
on Jun 27, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Every Congress person that voted for this bill needs to be and informed that the people that put him or her in office will soon have the ability to vote them out. We need to collectively come together without considering party affiliations and make them know these moves will drive our economy into a deeper depression. We will force business to continue their moves off shore. take a stand and contact hour congress person and let them know that they have made a terrible choice. John Porter [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Really?
Location: TX
on Jun 27, 2009 at 10:38 AM
AM ANONOMOUS..your comment is why a bill like this was able to pass. Your head is buried so far in the sand so you don't have to watch the downfall. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: solddowntheriver
Location: hell
on Jun 27, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Can't wait to call you Monday morn Lenny Lance!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Gary
Location: Mart
on Jun 27, 2009 at 08:50 AM
To all of you people who voted for Obama just because he's black, allow me to ask at this point, "How do you feel about your part in putting one who isn't even a 'natural born citizen' in the presidential seat now?" You are about to reap the same rewards as those of us who voted against him. ENJOY! REJOICE! BE PROUD! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: ROBERT DAVIS
Location: AUSTIN
on Jun 27, 2009 at 07:45 AM
FINALLY AMERICANS ARE SEEING THAT DEMOCRATS ARE MUCH MORE INTO THEIR CRAZY RADICAL AGENDA THAN THEY ARE INTO PROSPERITY FOR AMERICANS. VOTE THESE STUPID PEOPLE OUT OF OFFICE. AMERICA DESERVES BETTER THAN THESE IDIOT DEMOCRATS. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: anonymous
Location: Austin
on Jun 27, 2009 at 01:36 AM
I keep counting down the days to the next election to turn this country back to sanity once again. I wonder sometime if President Obama really thinks about all the money he is spending or do these people make so much money that the only ones it hurts are those of us who pay our bills and work and work and work and still don't make ends meet? Wonder who he thinks is going to pay for all of this? And now one more thing to worry about. Oh well, those who voted these people in surely are scratching their heads by now. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: glenn
Location: barracuda stadium
on Jun 27, 2009 at 01:34 AM
44 dems voted against it...8 republicans voted for it...if that's not common sense, i don't know what is...this bill is a joke [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: daisy
Location: Waco
on Jun 27, 2009 at 12:18 AM
From what I observed today on CSPAN and reading news accounts--1. Cap and TAX will now move to the Senate. 2. According to estimates, each household's cost will be anywhere from $2,000 to $4,000 a year. 3. There is a clause that says poor people will be exempt from the tax, so that just puts more burden on our middle class. 4. Congressman Boehner read highlights of the bill, some of it was not even comprehensible even to him. He is House Minority Leader--a very intelligent man who is a great speaker. 5. The bill will tie us more to foreign countries as to who we will trade with. Supposedly, if that country doesn't have some sort of cap and trade, then we will cut our exports to them and accept fewer of their imports. EVERY house will have to be inspected and given an energy rating. If you want to sell your house, it must be up to energy standards. Too much federal government control for me. Just think of the money everything will cost when we are already broke. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Bud
Location: Belton
on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Hey AM ANONOMOUS, don't you get it? It's always about politics for politicians. Doesn't matter if they are republican or democrat. Chet only voted NO today because he already knew there were enough democratic votes to get the job done and that way he would hopefully be in better POLITICAL favor with the majority of Texas voters who rightfully oppose this bill. This bill will ultimately increase the costs associated with manufacturing solar and wind equipment as well. Hope you can afford those higher costs on your strict budget as well. How's all that CHANGE you voted for going for you? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Observer
Location: Temple
on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Old Chet voted with the Republicans again. When you live in Texas, you really don't have a choice. The only Democrats that can get elected are just like Rebublicans. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Dave
Location: Copperas Cove
on Jun 26, 2009 at 09:59 PM
Thank you, Dumbocraps. Yes, good folks, your Savior and his right arm man (or should I say woman) Nancy Pelosi are leading this country down the path to rapid ruin. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: AM ANONOMOUS
Location: WACO AREA
on Jun 26, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Frankly, I don't think anyone really knows how much this bill will actually cost. I live on a strict budget of once-a-month income. Adding $17 a month to my TXU bill won't kill me, and just MIGHT make solar/wind energy more available. Voting on this bill was pure politics as far as Carter's concerned, and I am disappointed in Chet's vote, and have told him so. The only thing I see here is Democrat bashing. Nothin' new for Wacky Waco. I doubt anyone making comments have actually researched this bill, and I don't mean the legalese language of the actual bill. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: William
Location: Salado
on Jun 26, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Why are is everyone attacking Chet on this, he voted against the big taxing, costing us more for energy bill that the Dumbocrats voted in without him or Mr. Carter adding their names to this bill. The Bumbocratic party or should I say the New American Socialist Party is turning our country slowly into France, and if you voted them into office then the only person that you can blame for this whole political mess is yourself, I am proud to say that I voted against the Socialists and I will do it again. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Steven L. Hanson
Location: Bryan
on Jun 26, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Thanks for the no vote Chet. It would be more convincing to see you vote against Pelosi when she did not have the votes. Chet Edwards is a GREAT POLITICIAN that Pelosi truly cares for. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: David
Location: Waco
on Jun 26, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Chet votes for it to get it to a floor vote. Then Pelosi tells him she has enough votes to pass it without him so he can vote against it on the floor and he can tell you he voted against it. If it was close to being defeated you can bet he would vote for it. Don't kid yourself! Pelosi knows how fragile he is around here. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Brian
Location: Potter County, PA
on Jun 26, 2009 at 07:11 PM
I thought that Edwards voted against this bill. I don't understand the comments against Edwards. Am I mistaken? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Catherine
Location: Ormond Beach,FL
on Jun 26, 2009 at 05:35 PM
Plase Vote No to this Bill. We Floridians are going to pay double digit increases in our property taxes to support public education and last week, FPL our electrical company promised to raise prices by 30 %. Can you imagine what Cap and Trade would do to all of us who live on a budget? Does Mr. Obama understand what is going on with the little people that pay taxes? Please, wait until our economy is stronger, maybe then we can afford to pay more taxes. Now, so many Floridians have lost their jobs and how can we afford to pay more taxes? What were 60% of Americans thinking when they elected Democrats to office? They want a million things but who is going to pay for it!! Wake up America! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: LS
Location: Eddy, TX
on Jun 26, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Bad enough he passed it out of committee to the floor, I will be watching Chet on this closely. I have never voted for the Congressman, but I have never worked against him, either. A Yea vote for Cap and Trade will energize me to contribute $ and work tireless for his defeat. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Captain Trade
Location: Waco
on Jun 26, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Why did Chet vote to advance this horrible bill to the floor, if he is not going to vote for it?! It seems logical that if one was really opposed to it that one would vote agaianst it from the start. Perhaps Mama Pelosi told him to do that. Will he listen to her once again when the real Cap and Trade vote occurs? [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: harley
Location: Austin
on Jun 26, 2009 at 05:02 PM
As if JC in Bosque County knows anything other than what his Republican propagandists & robber baron bosses tell him. He obviously doesn't have sense enough to research the matter himself and get objective information rather than the oil & coal company line which the governor, comptroller and the rest of the suckers on the black energy teat spew in order to get more black energy contributions in the next election. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: JC
Location: Bosque County
on Jun 26, 2009 at 04:41 PM
Way to go CHET Edwards Not only Have you Cut OUR throats in Central Texas But the Country is now going To be at the Mercy of THE Obamamites And this country will FALL downward to be less then Nothing I hope you sleep well at night KNOWING you just put every Household in Texas into Bankruptcy ohhhh by the way Mr. Chet for vets, You also just let all these Vets you so call say you are behind down as well HOW DOES THAT FEEL TO YOU??? well Texans THREE CHEERS for our SO called representitive... What a Sorry way to show his Concerens for the People of the Great State of Texas..... Say no to chet next Election its time to put him under the bus like he did us today... [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: joe
Location: waco
on Jun 26, 2009 at 03:06 PM
As long as pelosi lap puppy (Edwards) is in office you will pay for it out of your pocket. Wake 17th district and get this guy out of office while we still have the freedom to do so. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Captain Trade
Location: Waco
on Jun 26, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Why does Chet continuously go against the will of Central Texas constituency to side with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi? Is he working for us or her? In 2010, let's make sure that he is working for neither!!! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Keepthechange
Location: Central Texas
on Jun 26, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Thank you John Carter! That is exactly why you got my vote. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: not a DEM
on Jun 26, 2009 at 01:38 PM
There is your CHANGE you voted for. It is the CHANGE leaving your pocket in massive amounts. Stupid is as stupid does. [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: crs
on Jun 26, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Chet, you are on your way out! I will not vote for you for the next term! [ Report Abuse ]
Posted by: Vote Chet Out
Location: McLennan
on Jun 26, 2009 at 12:33 PM
Please vote out these Tax Raising IDIOT Democrats.... Freedom is Dying... [ Report Abuse ] |
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lets go live in mexico.
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People who say that those that do not support the bill don't have our children's interest in mind. Wrong. It's the other way around. We do. We do not want to leave our children and their children with hyperinflation and 90% taxation (i.e. Europe). Majority of Americans did not support the government bailouts and the majority do not support global warming legislation. Both of which do not have ANYONE'S best interest in mind.
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Global warming is junk science first of all. Most credible studies now indicate we are in a cooling trend. Don't let the Dems fear you into more taxes. Now, on to the substance, or lack thereof, of this bill. It's crammed with pork. Huge surprise there. Seveal members of the house stand to gain financially. Like Pelosi. Second, this is going to cost the average taxpayer much more than they know. Like the mandates for California construction standards. That will cost you more to build a home. Higher utility bills. Bottom line, anything that will cost industries money in form of taxes, that portion of the cost will be passed directly on to you, the consumer. It's simple, and very basic economics. This bill is a pork laden, back handed nightmare. The Dems even had the gall to sneak an additional 300 page addendum into the bill at 2am. Do some homework, then see what you think. Don't just jump on the Goode Family green band wagon.
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Thank Chet and everyone else that voted against this bill- while the media is worshiping Micheal Jackson- Congress is trying to pass the biggest tax increase ever on us- Huge loss of jobs, higher energy bills, everything will sky rocket if this bill passes-
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most of the people that want this bill will either be exempt or pay for it because of welfare....... NO MORE TAXES OF ANY KIND .....SMALLER GOVERNMENT is the cure!!!!!the answer to 2009 is 1776
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The majority of the posted comments here are from absolute idiots. If we don't begin making changes now, there won't be an earth well enough to live in, so it won't matter what the tax rate is! As far as job loss goes, you all need to re-examine the previous 8 years where the Bush administration managed to mess practically everything up from the financial sector to Main Street. There has to be some regulations! Obama was delivered this mess, and he and his administration are trying to ameliorate the situation. Instead of saying "No!" to everything and pouting, how about the Republicans try to come up with alternative solutions instead? The Republicans' previous 8 year run is what got us to this point. Look at how many scandals they continue to be involved in! Do you really believe that they had you and your children's best interests in mind? Also, we need to consider what we are doing as individuals are doing to contribute to our communities.
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Chet Edwards is an idiot along with Obama, Pelosi, and all the other liberal idiots.
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How can being against the biggest indirect tax increase in U.S. history be considered ignorant, while the bill itself is based on ignorant misunderstandings and false premises of science? And yes, ALL costs are ultimately passed to the consumer, so it is coming out of our pockets. Businesses are not going to eat these costs. Enjoy the tripling of your electric bill, $5 a gallon gas, taxation on the miles you drive, and meters installed on your house that will shut off your air conditioning at random times during the summer. All in the name of 'global warming', the biggest hoax perpetrated on the world's public by the far left to promote their socialist agenda. This bill MUST be defeated in the senate, lest our country is in peril.
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Way to go Chet and John, casting a vote for ignorance! And, some of you out there really have no idea where the tax money will come from or the business it will grow. You act like every time you hear something is going to cost money and you act like it's coming straight out of your pocket alone.
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So called "global warming" that this Bill is supposed to help is the biggest hoax ever put out. There is so much science out there that shows it to be bunk. Al Gore won't even debate real science guys who know what they are talking about he is so scared of being proven wrong. This is about nothing more than governmental control over your lives. And you libs keep posting that this Bill will "only" cost 200 to 2000 a year in increased taxes. When has ANYTHING the government done cost anywhere near what is projected? If enacted this Bill will cost those who pay taxes probably not less than 5000 a year, minimum. And why is oil so bad? Because you have been told it is for so many years? We need to drill here, drill now and get this country energy independent. Nuclear plants need to be built, find a design and start building. Coal, wind, solar. Whatever works. Do it ALL!
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@Alice in Wacoland...I think they should us the 33 % of my money that they already get. No more taxes!
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Dr Who - I dont know if your a scientist or not but your right.
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This bill is nothing but socialist propaganda based on faulty science...and I say this as a scientist. We can only hope that this bill will fail miserably once it gets to the senate. Everyone wants clean air...but this bill has NOTHING to do with clean air or the environment. It is global wealth redistribution, which is the current administration's goal of converting the U.S. to a completely Socialist country.
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We can either pay a little now to reduce energy waste and pollution, or we can pay a lot more in a few years. A tax increase of less than $200.00 a year? How much money does the average American blow on junk? To all you anti-tax "freedom lovers" - what will your plan be when the day comes that you flip the switch and nothing happens? Do you care one whit about the kind of environment you bequeath to your children and grandchildren? Or, do you believe as the Chinese government does - which is: Let's party like it's 1999...Cough, cough, choke, choke.
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