Greenpeace Opposes WM Climate Bill not Science-Based; Benefits Polluters

[WhiskeyGirl]

“As it comes to the floor, the Waxman-Markey bill sets emission reduction targets far lower than science demands, then undermines even those targets with massive offsets. The giveaways and preferences in the bill will actually spur a new generation of nuclear and coal-fired power plants to the detriment of real energy solutions. To support such a bill is to abandon the real leadership that is called for at this pivotal moment in history.  We simply no longer have the time for legislation this weak.   

“With many others in the environmental, faith and consumer rights communities, Greenpeace has expressed tremendous concern about the role of offsets in this legislation.  Unless strictly controlled, the abuse of offsets could prevent real emission reductions for more than a decade.  The decision to move authority over offsets from EPA to the Department of Agriculture further reduces the likelihood that such controls will be maintained and increases the likelihood they will undermine real reductions.

http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/press-center/releases2/greenpeace-opposes-waxman-mark

Do we have an Agriculture CZAR?  Why does there have to be a hugh profit motive?  It seems like more and more money is being squandered by the Federal Governement daily.  More goes to groups that are not accountable, auditable, and do not allow access or open books.  Money wasted, and generations in bondage to Obama debt.

jmho

[WhiskeyGirl]

It's almost like some folks in government stay awake at night thinking of new ways to take the hard earned money out of the pockets of working class Americans.  It's like the beginning times of the American nation.  Gross taxation, no representation.  'Yes, I do represent you even though I do not read the bills I vote for...Yes, I do represent you even though I engage in no thoughtful discussion of how many jobs will go offshore...'

When will the Federal Reserve open their books and be audited in a public manner?  When will the conflicting interests of member of Congress, the Treasury, and Federal Reserve be investigated?

Was the CBO recently reorganized?  New leadership?  New bean counters?