Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I rise today in support of H.R. 2250. I'm a cosponsor of this legislation which was introduced in response to yet another overreaching EPA rule proposal, this time for industrial boilers. This rule finalized will have devastating effects on the Nation's economy and lead to further job loss, especially in my home State of Ohio. The community of Orrville, Ohio, which is east of me, a small city which has just over 8,300 residents, provides a perfect example of the wide-ranging negative impacts of the rule. {time} 0930 As written, the Boiler MACT rule would require Orrville Utilities, a nonprofit electric service provider, to spend $40.2 million on additional controls to remain in compliance. This equates to $4,843 for every man, woman and child living in Orrville, as well as putting the utility workers' jobs at risk. While that cost increase alone would be devastating to the families and job creators in the community, the unintended consequences reach much deeper. For example, Smucker's, that company that we all know and love which makes jellies, jams, apple butter, spreads and other food products has been a staple of America's homes for over 110 years; and it employs over 1,500 people at its home factories in Orrville.…”