Dec 1, 2011
the question of the decision to go ahead with this pipeline is a serious one, and I think we need to fully understand the implications of approving energy infrastructure that is going to last for decades.
Henry Waxman
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Henry Waxman is a former U.S. Representative from California, serving from 1975 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was known for his work on health care, environmental policy, and consumer protection. During his tenure, Waxman played a key role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act and was a prominent advocate for climate change legislation. He chaired the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he focused on issues such as tobacco regulation and health care reform.
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Dec 1, 2011
The answer lies in increased investment in the research and development of clean oil alternative energy products.
Dec 1, 2011
I think it is a perfectly important, legitimate concern and shouldn't be just dismissed by the Republicans.
Dec 1, 2011
the only way Republicans can deal with the fact that some people have some questions about the pipeline is that it is a conspiracy, there is some hidden agenda, it is all politics.
Dec 1, 2011
If this was truly solely about jobs for my Republican colleagues, then they would not be trying to stifle each and every aspect of every job-creating program that President Obama has been begging, pleading, and pushing the Congress to act…
Dec 1, 2011
It is hard for me to believe that a party that espouses States' rights wants to trample over the rights of the State of Nebraska.
Dec 1, 2011
Our new economic growth and our national security will be determined by whether we succeed in building these new industries.
Dec 1, 2011
I believe that it is entirely appropriate, even necessary, for the administration to conduct a thorough review of the pipeline's new proposed route before they issue a final decision.
Dec 1, 2011
The obvious destruction and contamination of northern Canada, along with the safety challenges, health, and environmental risks to the American people of such a pipeline, is enormous.
Dec 1, 2011
The Institute's conclusion is that the pipeline will produce far fewer jobs than has been claimed.
Dec 1, 2011
It is imperative that we start to move to a clean energy economy now. Keystone XL will take us in the opposite direction.
Dec 1, 2011
We all want more jobs. And that is why I support... the President's jobs program, which is being blocked by the Republicans...
Dec 1, 2011
My greatest concern is that Keystone XL would make us more reliant on the dirtiest source of fuel currently available.
Dec 1, 2011
When we hear about these jobs, we are hearing estimates based on a long period of time.
Nov 29, 2011
The first year of the 112th Congress posed substantial budgetary challenges for the minority of the committee.
Nov 18, 2011
I am unalterably opposed to this proposed Constitutional amendment. President Obama stated it succinctly earlier this year: ``We won't need a constitutional amendment to do our job.'' He is right. President Clinton and Congress enjoyed…
Nov 16, 2011
Well, the Republicans have accused you of acting illegally in subordinating the loan, but I just don't think that's a case they can sustain.
Nov 16, 2011
It is time for House Republicans to stop dancing on Solyndra's grave and start getting serious about energy policy.
Nov 16, 2011
I believe in this oversight on the Solyndra loan guarantee issue. It is part of our job.
Nov 16, 2011
You're on the right side of this debate, and I think you are on the right side of history.
Nov 16, 2011
No, the climate is changing, and there is much compelling evidence to suggest that a large part of it is due to human activity.
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