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July 31, 2008
Action Update Senate Blocks Renewable Energy Incentives Again Congress will recess for the month of August without extending tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency – a critical piece of the solution to high energy prices. Twice the Senate failed to muster the 60 votes needed on two separate pieces of legislation containing the renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives. It’s widely agreed that the continuation of the renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives is an important piece of the strategy to reduce our dependence on oil and natural gas, and lower energy prices. Yet, the oil industry’s allies in the Senate have repeatedly voted the renewable energy incentives down because they oppose paying for these incentives by repealing any portion of the $18 billion in taxpayer subsidies for oil companies – even as ExxonMobil, BP and other oil industry giants post record profits. Little Time Left When you see your Members of Congress over the August recess, please thank those who voted to extend the renewable energy and energy efficiency tax incentives. Ask Members of Congress who voted against the incentives to change their position and vote for them in September. Continued growth in wind and solar energy is more important than adding to oil industry profits! How They Voted House vote #344, May 21, 2008 Senate vote #190, July 29, 2008 Senate vote #192, July 30, 2008 Colorado Idaho Montana North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Wyoming
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