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Ms. Halvorson is to be congratulated on voting for ACES.
Specifically the wind energy industry is very concerned with the Renewable Energy Standard portion of this bill. This Nation is on the verge of increasing its production of electrical power through the development of its wind resources. The RES provides the assurance that we are serious about a strong wind energy industry and will give confidence to entrepreneurs, innovators and investors.
A strong wind energy policy will mean jobs, new and sustainable jobs, in turbine manufacturing, turbine maintenance and electrical grid infrastructure improvements. A strong wind industry means an increased independent reliance on our native natural resources. A strong commitment to wind energy means a safer, cleaner, healthier environment.
As does the Nation, Ms. Halvorson’s 11th district has much to gain by her foresight and fortitude in supporting strong RES legislation.
Congratulations!

Yes, it is VERY important for the voters to thank their representatives, including the Republicans who voted "yes."

According to The Capitol Fax blog (Monday, June 29th), the Republicans who voted "yes" for the bill are being viciously harassed by the right wing nutjobs who want to destroy our livable planet just to save a few bucks.

As a strong Foster supporter, I was terribly surprised and disappointed in his 'no' vote, and I have found his explanation in the days since to be utterly inadequate. Several of my friends and family contacted him before the vote to let him know that we were counting on him to support the bill. Given his recent fundraising push and the new entry into his race (the son of the former House Speaker, who will be running on the family name in a district his father held for decades), Foster must be crazy to be taking this stand against the wishes of some of his strongest supporters. He is going to need us. Besides, the position he has taken seems to contradict the very principles he claims to be upholding. It is in every way unfathomable.

Voter, you make a good point that Yes votes need to be thanked. Letters to the editor are a good idea to thank them publicly. Especially Phil Hare, the only downstate Congressman to vote Yes.

Here is Costello's lame-o excuse for his NO vote. Talk about not knowing the subject. He and Dimkus act like they are as thick as thieves these days. Thanx to those two we have a lot of very educated people working fast food and big box retail jobs. I want them both out of office. Losers.

I opposed this legislation because the bill will drastically increase utility costs and does not provide for adequate use of coal as the country continues to develop renewable sources of energy.

H.R. 2454 does not provide a bridge for coal and other fossil fuels to develop and demonstrate new technologies to provide reliable energy and meet the necessary reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The timelines contained in this legislation do not provide sufficient time to put these technologies in place. Energy costs will skyrocket and workers will face layoffs and plant closures.

I am also concerned that without similar action by other countries, there will be further negative impacts on the United States. We must consider the consequences of enacting this legislation when other countries, like China and India, have not taken steps to reduce their own carbon emissions. Without some measure of equity on this issue, our emissions may appear to decrease, but they will simply shift overseas, taking jobs and industries with them. Quite simply, this is the wrong bill at the wrong time.

I would have voted no too - it is a weak piece of legislation that pays lip service to needs of the consumer or environment. There's a whole group of folks who are going to make a Titanic load of money off the legislation, but hey, isn't that the real purpose of Congress. Of course, my opinion is skewed by the fact that I am working toward a sustainable life and the government is still working upon sustaining corporate dominance of my life.