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Walberg seats self in the Dim Bulb Caucus

Tim Walberg has signed as co-sponsor onto legislation that would repeal last year’s law that would effectively replace old, inefficient incandescent lightbulbs with new efficient ones nationwide. Rumor has it that Peter Hoekstra has also joined the Dim Bulb Caucus, but that couldn’t be confirmed. This says it so well:

Why is it that Republicans work so hard promote to inefficiency? In government, the push for secret work in the shadows, and lack of accountability to the public. In the physical environment, they work to oppose any effort to make America’s energy system run more smoothly or cleanly.

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It’s sad that Michelle Bachmann has put her head in the sand, deciding to ignore the larger threats of mercury pollution, the economic impact of energy inefficiency, and the devastating effects that climate change is already having on humanity around the world. What’s even more regrettable, however, is that Michelle Bachmann has convinced 24 other members of the House of Representatives to go along with her scheme to attack the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

Next thing, you can expect Tim Walberg to introduce legislation repealing next year’s forced conversion from analog television signals to digital on the grounds that his crappy black-and-white with rabbit ears suits him just fine, thank you vey much.

Not only would the portion of the energy bill Walberg hopes to see repealed mean huge savings in greenhouse gas emissions (through reduced demand for electricity), but also in terms of national security, since it means using less oil. Also, for consumers ($300 billion through 2030).

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