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Monday, June 29, 2009

News One big GREEN step for mankind

Posted By Rhiannon Fionn-Bowman on Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:49 AM

Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that will change the way we produce and consume energy in our nation. New jobs will be created, every American will be expected to pitch it and, with any luck, we'll beat the Chinese to the punch in manufacturing.

But, the struggle isn't over until the Senate votes.

Share your views on the climate change bill with North Carolina's senators, Richard Burr (R) and Kay Hagan (D). Sen. Burr's Washington office number is (202) 224-3154 and Sen. Kay Hagan's office number is (202) 224-6342.

No need to get complicated, just call and say something like, "I'm calling from North Carolina and I would like to encourage Senator (Burr or Hagan) to vote for the upcoming climate change bill."

Their office staff will ask you for a little information, like your name and zip code. If you want to receive a written response, be sure to ask for one.

President Obama immediately praised the passage of the bill on Friday night, and called on the Senate to follow suit.

“Today the House of Representatives took historic action with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act,” said Obama. “It’s a bold and necessary step that holds the promise of creating new industries and millions of new jobs, decreasing our dangerous dependence on foreign oil.”

“Now it’s up to the Senate to take the next step,” he continued.

Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), chair of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued a statement congratulating House leaders for the landmark passage. Boxer has pledged to have her own climate bill, likely based on Waxman-Markey, passed out of committee in August.

“There are very few bills that we pass that trigger so many benefits for the American people—energy efficiency, new jobs, cleaner air, healthier families, and energy independence,” said Boxer. “This bill gives us the momentum we need in the Senate, and signals that when we promised change for the better in America, we meant it.”