As I was sitting here this evening contemplating the passage of the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade bill yesterday evening I continued to get more and more irate. Sure I have been opposed to any form of cap and trade legislation because I firmly understand that it is a job killer, an economy killer. I understand that it is nothing more than a massive tax on all Americans. I understand that it does have good intentions, however I remain unconvinced that it will achieve the objectives that the bills supporters have been claiming. I understand that it will drive good paying employers from our country. I understand that it will drive the cost of energy beyond the reach of many families. I understand that it will drive the cost of many products beyond the reach of many families. Be that as it may, these are not the reasons that my anger continues to rise as I contemplate the bills passage.

I will admit that I was pissed that this bill was even considered for the reasons stated above. But it was the circumstances in which the bill was passed that put me over the top. The speed in which this legislation was pushed through the House of Representatives prevented many Representatives from even conducting a rudimentary review of the bill. There was just one copy of this legislation available for review on the day of the debate which further exacerbated any attempts at genuine review of the bill. To further stifle any true review of the Democratic leadership successfully placed a limitation on any debate yesterday. I find it laughable that any of the Representatives that voted for this bill could actually have a firm grasp of what the plan entailed. For all the 219 legislators know the bill could have included wording that would change the name of our country to the United States of Ignorance. My point is that passing this legislation of this magnitude in this fashion constitutes a dereliction of duty.

Upon further inspection I have found that the Iowa delegation split in a party line vote. Iowa’s two Republican Representatives; Steve King and Tom Latham; voted against the legislation. Our three Democrat Representatives voted to approve the plan. I had fully expected Bruce Braley and Dave Loebsack to vote for the bill as they are nothing more than pawns used by their puppet master, Nancy Pelosi. I had higher hopes for Leonard Boswell. As the debate raged in the House I had heard rumblings that Boswell was on the fence. As more and more Americans called in to voice their disapproval of the plan I thought that Boswell would succumb to the pressure of the public. That was not to be though. Ultimately he fell on the side of the puppets.

As I contemplated the actions of these three I decided to see if they had any press releases rationalizing their affirmative vote for this legislation. It should come as no surprise that there is no statement yet released by them. I would love to hear what these three puppets have to say in defense of their vote. I would contend that in voting to pass the Waxman-Markey Cap and Trade bill without a full understanding it’s contents amounts to a dereliction of duty. Iowan’s elected these three to competently represent Iowa in the US House of Representatives. But when they act in this fashion they have failed miserably. The fact that they have remained silent on this action should be an indictment as to the character of all three men. They are not fit to represent the wise and honest people of Iowa. If you are as upset about their actions as I am, please contact their offices in Washington, D.C. and urge these men to do the honorable thing and resign. They have become an embarrassment to all of Iowa.

1^st District Bruce Braley

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Phone: (202)225-2911

2^nd District Dave Loebsack

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(202)225-6576

3^rd District Leonard Boswell

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(202)225-3806