Cap and trade bill looming in Senate

While much of the country has been focused on healthcare reform and the government’s gross mismanagement of the Cash for Clunkers deal, there’s another bill waiting in the Senate that is even more important -- a bill that can devastate an already hurting economy.

Government report: Climate bill spells gloom for jobs - Washington Times

Despite President Obama's prediction that it would create new jobs, the climate change bill passed by the House will mean fewer jobs by 2030 than if Congress did nothing at all, according to the first comprehensive study of the measure by the federal government.

President Clinton to attend clean energy summit at UNLV

Former President Clinton has joined the list of public-policy luminaries and government officials set to appear at Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s National Clean Energy Summit 2.0.

The conference, scheduled for Monday inside the Cox Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will also feature Clinton’s former sidekick, ex-Vice President Al Gore.

Energy Secretary Steven Chu, Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa are also scheduled to appear.

Kratovil takes health care heat | delmarvanow.com

After speaking briefly to farmers about environmental regulations opposed by poultry farmers, Kratovil was put in the hot seat by about 75 people crammed into the agricultural extension office.

"Your vote for cap and trade hurts American agriculture. Do you agree or disagree?" said Joe Collins of Mardela Springs, who identified himself as a part-time farmer.

Kratovil responded that a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture report says the proposal -- which will limit industrial emissions -- will help farmers in the long run.

As many in the crowd murmured in disagreement to Kratovil's statement, Collins retorted: "Is it in Russian or South American agriculture?"