The Exxon Delegation, led by Senators McConnell and Inhofe, voted today on the side of Big Oil companies, again, denying cloture to bring to debate two pieces of legislation that worked to defend working families and provide them with alternative energy options.
The Consumer-First Energy Act was defeated, despite the support that it received by 50 members not afraid of Big Oil. The bill would have cracked down on the outrageous profits of oil and gas companies and diverted portions to a fund designed to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and offset the effects of global warming.
The Renewable Energy and Job Creation Act received the support of 51 Senate members. It was designed to extend federal tax incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and held the potential to grow the economy, create thousands of jobs and take steps in the fight against global warming.
LCV is working tirelessly to elect pro-environment candidates into the Senate so that in November we will have the 60 votes needed to pass necessary legislation to combat Big Oil and safeguard our nation’s working families.
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