I guess one of the things I would say about your presentation, and I really appreciate the hard work that you all have b...
I agree.
But you seem to be suggesting as well that Congress has a role and perhaps there are some authorities or opportunities t...
Congress established the Renewable Fuels Program to reduce the country's dependence on petroleum-based fuels and cut gre...
The statutory renewable fuels provisions allow petroleum refiners to meet their renewable fuel obligations by purchasing...
I find it ironic to hear my Republican colleagues criticize a program that is run by the industry...
Unfortunately, a few bad actors selling fraudulent biodiesel fuel credits have created a crisis of confidence in the bio...
We support the intent of this legislation to recover listed species, while allowing for water and power operations, whic...
a Representative in Congress from the State of California
Energy policy should be, in some ways, directed by our government.
Progress will not be easy, but it is necessary. We need to continue our push toward alternative fuel vehicles.
This topic is important for the Nation's environmental and economic health, and our national security.
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We cannot afford to ignore climate change in the development of our energy policies. The two are inextricably linked.
I can't find any reason why I should be asked to pay for your health care when you can afford it.
It is what the Pentagon calls an accelerant of instability or a force multiplier of instability.
Unfortunately, the House Republicans seem to think climate change is a hoax.
What we need are alternatives and market incentives to develop the technology that will allow us to use oil and coal.
