On the recordJanuary 21, 2010
In sum, we support EPA's actions as a start towards holding the biggest polluters accountable, reducing America's oil dependence and jump-starting a vibrant clean energy economy. A vote for the Murkowski amendment would be a step backwards. Instead of standing in the way of progress, Congress should defeat [this resolution]. Communities of faith--I think it is very important when the Senator from Alaska says she stands with the people--let's see where the communities of faith come down. They are saying vote no on the Murkowski amendment. They include the Church World Service; the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life; the Episcopal Church; the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; the Jewish Council for Public Affairs; the Jewish Reconstructionist Federation; the National Council of Churches USA; the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns; the Presbyterian Church, USA, Washington office; the Missionary Oblates, Justice, Peace/Integrity of Creation Office; the Union for Reformed Judaism; the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth; the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations; the United Church of Christ, Justice and Witness Ministries; the United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society; and United Methodist Women.
