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HOUSTON – Institute for Energy Research (IER) CEO Robert Bradley will deliver testimony and answer questions at tomorrow’s Texas Energy Summit, a conference Congressmen Barton, Culberson, Sessions, and Olsen will hold to discuss the disturbing effects a federal cap and trade scheme will have on Texas jobs and electricity prices.
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Dr. Bradley’s remarks, as prepared, can be viewed here.

Pres. Obama’s Negative Job Approval « MInTheGap

Look to see if the press starts to allow more critique of the plans Pres. Obama puts forth—one first step would be to get on the bandwagon of the current moves to force Congress to actually read what it votes on before it puts it to a vote. I mean, it’s only logical, and would be an easy thing to get on board with, since it doesn’t mean you have to change your vote!

Obama’s Call for Light Bulb Regulation Not a New or Bright Idea | GlobalWarming.org

As with his predictions regarding jobs and unemployment, Obama’s stated expectations for this new light bulb bill are, quite frankly, hogwash. He says consumers will save up to $4 billion annually in energy costs, erroneously assuming away the greatly increased energy and light bulb prices that would result, which would drive down purchases. Also, any replacements that do take place would be piecemeal — replacement and installation costs alone would be enough to encourage most consumers to hang on to their incandescent bulbs and older appliances for as long as they can. Why pay and risk more for light when you can avoid it?

The biggest problem with this legislation, as with most government intrusions into the economy, is its total disregard for business incentives and consumer self-interest.