California and oklahoma are not alone. We know texas leads the nation in industry. Many states in the midwest as well as the west and south are taking action to ensure ratepayers and citizens against risk to reliability that come from 30 and inefficient coal plants by replacing them wordy dirty and inefficient coal plants by replacing them. We think the Clean Power Plan will encourage states to date broader advantage of strategies theyre are already using saving money, and invigorating economies across the country and to the extent they choose to Work Together around their regional grids, they will do even better because we know the regional approach will be more costeffective for all. We believe the net benefits of this plan amount to Something Like 48 billion to 82 billion in 2030 as well as greater productivity, lower cost, and a more efficient and secure energy system. The bottom line is it builds on 40 years of success. It now confronts us with an opportunity to address one of the
Eternal god, we give you thanks for giving us another day. Lead us this day in your ways that our nation might be guided along the roads of peace, justice and good will. Grant strength and wisdom to our speaker leaders and members of both the peoples house and the senate, to our president and his cabinet and to our Supreme Court. Bless as well the moral and military leaders of our country and may those who are the captains of business, industry and unions learn to Work Together toward the Mutual Benefit of all, walking in the ways of righteousness and working for the highest good of our beloved land. Bless us this day and every day and may that is done within the peoples house be for your greater honor and glory, amen. The speaker pro tempore the chair has examined the journal of the last days proceedings and announces to the house his approl erf. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1 the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the distinguished gentleman from michiga
Expolice its jurisdiction over the con explicit jurisdiction over the countrys seat of government. The extent to which congress should oversee or intervene in the governance of the district is a debate for another day, but its clearly our responsibility. Current law compels congressional oversight and we must exercise responsibly that jurisdiction. That includes acting to stop legislation that clearly violates the constitutional freedoms of the citizens of the district. Mr. Speaker, its important to note that women are protected by law, both federal and d. C. , from discrimination on the basis of pregnan would actually give employers the right to fire an employee for the Reproductive Health care choices of their spouses or their children. The other side is saying its all right to fire someone because their boss doesnt like their wifes or even their Childrens Health care choices. Talk about restricting someones rights. It would take away a whole range of womens private decisions and mak
Meet the standards. They are the same as the old bulbs, except they last longer, use less electricity and save consumers money. We heard for the Energy Efficiency standards restrict choice. If you shop for light bulbs, you know that isnt true either. Modern incandescent light bulbs and l. E. D. Of every shape, size and color are available. Consumers never had more choice. The efficiency standards spurns innovation that expanded options for consumers. They claim they would cost consumers money. In fact, the opposite is true. When the standards are in full effect, the average American Family will save about 100 every year. That is 13 billion in savings nationwide every year. But this rider threatens those savings and consumer groups have consistently opposed this rider. Heres the reality. The 2007 efficiency standards for light bulbs were enacted with bipartisan support and continue to enjoy overwhelming industry support. U. S. Manufacturers are already meeting the efficiency standard. T
Were going to do in terms of investing in new technology, turning down you know, shutting down dirty plants i would not have expected that the situation would have gotten worse. It has all been blown away any kind of progress by this breakneck growth the model which is you know unsustainable. Energy intensive development with an energy inefficient economy. So what gives me hope okay so what gives me hope are several things. Optimism. Optimism. First the leaders understand the problem bigtime because the Chinese People dos. The Chinese People are demanding. The survival of the party depends upon making progress they have change the way mayors and governors are evaluated. It used to be if you visit with any senior official at the city or provincial level they were just real off their gdp and economical statistics because they knew if they did that, if they grew the economy, avoided the scandal or social unrest they were just do finally get promoted. Now they are being evaluated and their