Waxman-Markey Bill Is Anti Jobs, Anti Energy and Anti Growth, Charges Industry Head

Jay Timmons, the Executive Vice President of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), says that according to a study done by NAM and the American Council for Capital Formation, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, also known as the Waxman-Markey bill, will cause more Americans to lose jobs, force energy prices to go up, and lower national GDP. (0:18)
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Pelosi: U.S. Has Moral Obligation To Reform Energy System

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi outlines the far reaching importance of the "American Clean Energy and Security Act" during an address to the Campus Progress National Convention. She says the bill tackles issues of national security, health and the economy in a morally sound manner. (0:42)







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Rep. Markey: Bill Will Create A Green Energy Revolution

Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) says the American Clean Energy and Security Act will foster a "green energy revolution" and will profit not only the United States but the entire world. (0:22)
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Rep. Van Hollen: U.S. Has To Move Forward On Energy Policy

U.S. Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) says that since the United States has stood still for so many years on the issue of energy, legislators need to move forward now. (0:24)
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Pelosi: The U.S. Must Be First With A Clean Energy Act

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico-Talk Radio News Service

This afternoon Speaker Pelosi along with Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), released a draft of comprehensive energy legislation, known as the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009. Pelosi says that the U.S. must be first with the establishment of this legislation. (00:48)
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