Archive: 2007

By a vote of 221-189, the House passed H.R. 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. The Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007 would accelerate the use of clean domestic renewable energy sources and alternative… Continue

By a vote of 220-190, the House has approved an amendment to HR 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act, by Reps. Udall (NM), Pallone, Van Hollen, Waxman, Udall (CO), Rodriguez, DeGette, and Platts requiring electric… Continue

Today, the House is debating two Energy Independence bills – H.R. 3221, New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act and H.R. 2776, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007. See earlier coverage in the Gavel>>… Continue

“The legislation we debate today is just the ambitious first phase in what will be a series of revolutionary actions for energy independence. But it is a very serious first step that honors God's creation — our planet, and creates a better… Continue

“Pelosi does not yet reveal a full-blown Democratic strategy for handling this, but it would seem to have one certain element. She will kick back.”

“‘Fifty years ago this month, a group of courageous champions of civil rights united to form the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), holding its first convention in August 1957 in Montgomery, Ala. The SCLC went on to become a driving force behind the fight for equality and economic opportunity for African Americans. Led by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, the SCLC’s commitment to non-violent civil disobedience provided the moral clarity that exposed the violence and intimidation used to enforce an immoral policy.”

“‘The court’s decision restates the central role of the separation of powers, of checks and balances in our system. I look forward to working with the Justice Department on an appropriate protocol for access to Members’ offices when that is necessary. No Member should think that he or she is above the law or that his or her office is off limits if they are the subject of a criminal investigation.'”

Yesterday, Speaker Pelosi released the following statement on the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota: “The thoughts and prayers of all House members are with the families and friends of those lost in last evening's tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis…. Continue

“‘President Bush is choosing confrontation and partisanship that will only delay critical investments for our troops, our children, and our seniors. Instead of working with Democrats to reconcile our differences over the nation’s spending bills, the President threatens to veto major new investments in education, health care, energy independence, and innovation.”

“‘The thoughts and prayers of all House members are with the families and friends of those lost in last evening’s tragic bridge collapse in Minneapolis. While nothing can assuage their grief, I hope it is some comfort that so many are praying for them in this difficult time.”