Ed Whitfield: “There should be a law that protects children.”

The third goal of the RFS is to boost rural economies, and here we can say that the program has delivered on its promise.

As I see it, the RFS was enacted largely for three reasons--to reduce America's dependence on foreign oil, to lower greenhouse gas emissions, and to strengthen rural economies.

In my view, an appliance that saves a few dollars per year on energy but doesn't work as well is being penny wise and pound foolish.

It is critically important that the Federal Government maintains its leadership role of promoting, encouraging, and enticing interested stakeholders.