Brad Ellsworth

The Waxman-Markey legislation does nothing to lay out how America's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners can contribute to reducing our carbon emissions.

While it is an ambitious attempt to remake our energy economy, the bill's costs would fall most heavily on the Midwest.

America faces serious consequences if we continue to rely on foreign energy sources that contribute to rising global temperatures.

People might be wondering if this is a serious problem. We have had estimates from the Congressional Budget Office that if this tax loophole were closed, CBO estimates the Federal Government will save $846 million over 10 years. I would…

I can remember when I was very young, probably in the 10-year-old range, having my eye on a Sting-Ray bicycle at Sears and Roebuck in Evansville, Indiana... I cut grass, and I delivered papers with my brother, and I had odd jobs until I…

I am proud to stand today to voice my support for restoring the pay-as-you-go budgeting. Inclusion of the PAYGO provision in the new House rules will undoubtedly force us to make tough decisions, but quite frankly we have no choice. The…