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Meetings here in DC are going well. But this time, we are going to keep the momentum and follow through - tcot teaparty Congress

The Graham-Kerry-Lieberman global warming bill

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Good article, interesting take -


WorldMag.com - May 08, 2010

The unemployment rate is almost 10 percent, food prices are rising, and the price of oil is back over $80 per barrel.

It is in this economic environment that three U.S. senators—Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., John Kerry, D-Mass., and Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn.—are planning to introduce a bill that would in all likelihood increase utility prices.

The three lawmakers have been putting together a global warming bill this spring, and their proposal is due to be unveiled the week of April 26. Early reports indicate that it will jettison an economy-wide cap-and-trade scheme in favor of one aimed—at least at first—at the electric power industry. In a further effort to bring wary senators aboard, the proposal would allow for more oil and natural gas production and include incentives for the nuclear power industry.

But some conservatives suspect that these add-ons won't amount to much. A much-hyped announcement in March from President Obama about increased offshore oil drilling, for example, left out California and other oil-rich areas. The incentives for building nuclear power plants may also be weak: "From what I've heard there is no meaningful nuclear component," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., told Business Week. "I've repeatedly said I would not support any proposal that didn't have a robust nuclear power component."

Most analysts say getting to the needed 60 votes for the bill in the Senate will be a daunting task for Democratic leaders. "Some would suggest that as you try to bring certain members on to an initiative, for every one you get on, you have two that leap out of the wheelbarrow," said Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska.

The bill also faces an increasingly skeptical public. In the wake of the recent Climategate controversy, in which leaked or hacked email messages showed some leading climate scientists trying to manipulate data and the peer-review process, the public seems to be shifting the burden of proof onto those who say global warming will be catastrophic.

In March, a Gallup poll found that 48 percent of Americans think global warming fears are "generally exaggerated," up from 30 percent in 2006 and 35 percent in 2008. A Pew survey in January showed global warming ranking last among 21 priorities for the president and Congress. Only 28 percent of the public thought fighting climate change should be a top priority.

One irony: As senators debate a bill that would raise energy costs to fight global warming, Americans are already paying more for food. A smaller than normal vegetable crop helped increase food prices by 2.4 percent in March, the biggest jump in 26 years. One of the reasons for the bad vegetable crop: a colder than normal winter.

http://www.worldmag.com/articles/16678

Global warming is a "Scam"says Congressman Don Young:

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In an interview with Matt Felling of KTVA TV, Congressman Don Young tells it like it is: Global warming is a 'Scam.'

Video - http://www.ktva.com/ci_14434574

Teen gets 40 Years in Border Agent's Murder

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The border agent, Robert Rosas, was shot several times in the head, from behind and while lying on the ground, during a Robbery attempt.

The teen and others "lured Rosas out of his Border Patrol vehicle by leaving footprints on a dirt road, shaking bushes and making noises," according to prosecutors. Rosas was ambushed about 100 yards from the border. Rosa was patrolling alone.

When are our elected officials in Congress going to do their jobs? Their job was not to force us into universal health care. Their job is not to take over auto companies and banks. Their job is to get off their fannies and protect our borders.

Lord Jesus, please help us to replace most of Congress this Fall, and put in place people that are willing to follow the constitution and do their jobs. Please help us to protect our citizens.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/04/29/teen-gets-years-border-patrol-agents-murder/
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Obama Decides Congress Won't do Immigration Bill Right Away

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What happened to Separation of Powers? Why is Obama in Control of the Congressional Agenda?

Obama says that there "may not be an appetite" in Congress to deal with immigration after last months fight over Health care.

Well, here we are, with the one issue that truly IS Congresses job to address, and they don't have the guts to do the work. Well, if they hadn't wasted the last year taking care of business that wasn't theirs to take care of...like...throwing our money at car companies and banks...and forcing health legislation on us...maybe they would have the stomach to do their real job: protecting our borders.

Then Obama says he "didn't want to force an immigration bill through Congress "just for the sake of politics."

OMG you have got to be kidding me. He has spent his entire term so far stuffing things down our throats for the sake of politics. Why should he stop now? Because we are so angry and we don't want the immigration bill that he wants to offer?

Further, finally dealing with the problems at our southern border isn't "just for the sake of politics." What's wrong with this guy? Dealing with the borders is a necessity - a long overdue necessity!

I can't wait til we can impeach this guy.

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/04/28/president-says-congress-deal-immigration-immediately/

Tell Congress Off -

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This has been the most incredible two years. Who would have imagined all this could happen. Write to all the Officials and tell them how their self-interested votes are affecting our families.

To get importable Contact Lists for Congress, Media, State Legislators, Governors, US Attorneys, and more - got to www.data-aide.com

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Call Your State or Federal Legislator Today and Tell Them What to Do.

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Being elected to Congress or the State Legislature is a wonderful and exciting opportunity, but it brings with it heavy responsibility.

With the pressures today's seat holders carry, it would be much easier to submit to what seems most popular rather than what is truly best. I pray that our legislators remember their constituents and what is their real needs are.

The proper care of all constituents is an extremely heavy responsibility and one that I admit I am grateful I don't have to carry. It's all too easy when under stress to give up, give in and just let something slide. They need to be reminded and encouraged to do the work your friends and neighbors want done.

Hurry now, if you haven't already, and contact your US Senator, Congressman, and State Legislator about the issues that are very important to you. They are putting bills together right now for the 2009 legislative sessions. They need to hear from you. Some states only allow their legislators to submit a certain number of bills. Make sure that your bill is one of them.
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Bailout: Voted on by Egotists, Administrated by Idiots

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House Republicans are angry that the Bailout the voted for and trusted Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to administer has been misspent. What did they expect?

"The government has burned through nearly $350 billion of (bailout) funds and is pledging trillions of dollars more through other programs, yet little is understood about how these investments are contributing to the nation's economic recovery," a dozen House Republicans wrote to Paulson and Bernanke. "The seemingly ad hoc implementation of TARP has led many to wonder if uncertainty is being added to markets at precisely the time when they are desperately seeking a sense of direction."

But President-elect Obama supports the current program use, and had said, "The deteriorating assets in the financial markets are rooted in the deterioration of people being able to pay their mortgages and stay in their homes," wants to use a large bit of it to help homeowners with their mortgages. Congressional Democrats also support TARP, the Troubled Asset Relief Program.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) said Tuesday that the Treasury Department has no way to ensure that banks limit their top execs' pay or comply with other restrictions.

They said that TARP, a financial rescue plan for to help homeowners, was less than 60 days old and has been evolving. But they say that the Treasury needs to work with bank regulators to ensure that activities of the financial institutions receiving the money meet restrictions.

Neel Kashkari, who heads the Treasury Department's Office of Financial Stability, disagreed that they needed to work with regulators.

To date, the government has pledged $250 billion to banks in return for partial ownership. It also has agreed to provide $40 billion to American International Group, $20 billion to Citigroup and $20 billion to the Federal Reserve.

FOX News reports that the House Financial Services Committee intends to hold a hearing next week concerning TARP. Big deal. They'll slap a few hands and continue with theirsame garbage, bailing out their friends with our money.
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