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July 28, 2005
Bush Makes Big Gains with House Energy Bill for His Constituents
The new energy bill helps the President score with his core constituency and takes some small steps to addressing the country's energy problems. Though not yet out of joint committee this is very much a White House bill that significantly helps mainstream energy companies. This is certainly expected, after all, the President is from Texas, worked in the oil industry, and a large number of his chief advisers are from the oil, gas, and coal industries. Plus he is a big proponent of major corporations. And the House is controlled by Republicans who have generally supported established energy interests.
At 1725 pages the bill is large, far-reaching and complex. It is one of those kitchen sink type things, where there is something for everyone. Initial criticism is coming from the environmental industry, which would make me think that the bill is weighted in the Energy Industry's favor. If everyone were screaming I would think that noone got what they wanted, and the bill was fairly balanced, but that doesn't seem to be the case. The Christian Science Monitor quotes Philip Clapp, president of the National Environment Trust
"Both Republicans and Democrats are completely paralyzed in addressing the nation's three big energy challenges - reducing our dependence on Middle East oil, reducing gasoline prices for consumers, and beginning to shift our economy to renewable energy technologies," ... "On all three issues, the bill is a big fat zero."
The bill will address many energy issues and is better than no bill, but it lacks a vision that can capture the imagination of the country at a time when so many feel we desparately need it.
Posted by Chip Spear at July 28, 2005 3:01 PM
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