State
Michaud, Pingree vote for sweeping House energy bill
Democratic Reps. Mike Michaud, of the 2nd Congressional District, and Chellie Pingree, of the 1st, each highlighted the positive impact the legislation would have on Maine in statements following the vote.
"(This bill) brings other areas of the country to where Maine already is, while at the same time promoting the development of clean, renewable sources of energy in Maine and nationwide," Michaud said. He said the national legislation was built upon the greenhouse gas policy known as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative used by Maine and other states.
Pingree said the legislation would help Maine further develop clean energy industries, including wind, tidal and wood-based power.
"The best way to bring prosperity back to Maine is also the best way to end our dependence on foreign oil and protect the environment from global-warming pollution," she said.
Michaud and Pingree's offices reported receiving many, many phone calls leading up to the vote on Friday.
Michaud said he worked successfully to recognize pulp and paper plants as renewable energy producers in the bill, which could result in an expansion of such locally produced clean energy and create jobs.
His office also said his efforts would ensure that small forest landowners would be eligible for credits that could be sold to companies needing to offset their emissions.
Pingree, who wrote a letter to congressional leaders in favor of strengthening the bill, was praised by local and national environmental groups for her role.
rmetzler@sunjournal.com
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How's that hopey changey
How's that hopey changey thing working for ya?
"Every government interference in the economy consists of giving an unearned benefit, extorted by force, to some men at the expense of others." Ayn Rand
People in Maine can barely
People in Maine can barely survive now, let alone much higher energy bills. Eventually there will be no manufacturing jobs left in this state. I know Pingree is crazy-liberal left, but I thought Michaud understood the plight of the working Mainer. He has quickly forgotten his roots. I agree, no more Democrats for Maine. From a FORMER conservative Democrat
Whether or not his
Whether or not his legislation passes the senate, let's remember this irresponsible vote by Michaud and Pingreecome voting time in 2010. In fact, to all you responsible democrates out there (and I know there are af ew in Maine), remember this vote come primary time!
It has always been said that
It has always been said that this country would only be defeated from within. I would say that we are closer then ever to that happening, especially with the likes of Obama as President and all those little sheep that sit Congress. And here I always thought that they were working for the people. The people be screwed, they work only for themselves.
To a Democrat enacting the
To a Democrat enacting the largest tax increase in history IS helping Maine!
At least it will create jobs, in China and India.
Pro-Conservative is correct, never ever vote for a Democrat, not even for dog catcher!
More socialism from the
More socialism from the obama scum-bags!
When will you people learn? Now our energy bills will double! All because you elected another friggin democrat, pingree and michaud!
THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS GLOBAL WARMING!
You are fixing a problem that does not exist!
NEVER...EVER...elect a democrat!
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