John Shimkus actually said...

I would argue that the Federal Government is a local entity here, the Federal Government, we are the locals, we own the land.

Shimkus claims the Federal Government represents local interests regarding land ownership.

01/31/2012

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Why is it government's role to do this?

Then I don't like the ROI--return on investment of 20 or 30 years from the supposed energy savings.

I don't like the fact--and you can disagree--building new homes today costs more because of these standards.

I have always struggled with the Energy Star issue.