I do have serious concerns about this approach and its effectiveness in potentially achieving meaningful emissions reductions.
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Clearly, we need a bold, new energy vision for America.
Will you oppose a cow tax or similar fee based upon livestock emissions?
As higher energy prices hit other areas of our economy, farmers and ranchers will pay more for seed, equipment, steel, and other supplies.
This proposal is a national energy tax which will be passed onto the American people.
I fear that this approach is unworkable in practice and would not achieve the desired outcome of protecting the environment by reducing emissions.
Our national economy... should be encouraging a revitalization of the manufacturing sector, not placing unwelcome signs at its doorstep.
I do have serious concerns about the American Clean Energy and Security Act (H.R. 2454) and its effectiveness in achieving meaningful emissions reductions.
I believe we need a bold, new sustainable energy vision for our country.
It is rare to see that now but the thought crossed my mind, what a waste.
Demand for lumber has dropped more than 50 percent since 2005.
Wood is the original renewable energy resource.
Forestry has been a vital component of this country and its economy for more than 400 years.
The future of forestry is an essential issue for all of us, all Members of this Committee.

Contains many provisions which are fundamentals of a plan to enable the Indians generally to become self-supporting and self-respecting American citizens.
It was co-chaired by former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey.
My constituents have raised concerns with this action, stressing the importance of state primacy on this sensitive issue.
Farmers cannot afford rising water costs, and I hope we can all agree on the need to repair and safeguard aging infrastructure before beginning any new initiatives.