Hagel(R-Ne): Energy bills seek 'real world' changes

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Omaha World Herald

Published Tuesday | June 12, 2007
Hagel: Energy bills seek 'real world' changes
BY JAKE THOMPSON
WORLD-HERALD BUREAU

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., said Tuesday that he hopes Congress can pass far-reaching energy legislation this year, but it may take longer.

"You've got to work it hard . . . and there's an endurance effort here, " Hagel said. "You have to stay with it."

Hagel introduced four bills Tuesday that he said offer a comprehensive energy initiative. They are aimed at providing "real world," market-driven improvements in the nation's energy use, supply and production, he said.

Although not a member of the Senate Energy Committee, Hagel said he will seek to have his proposals included as amendments to any energy legislation the Senate passes.


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[Doctor_J]

1. Market driven = higher cost, no accountability

[TwilightGardener]

2. "Market-driven" is the only way this guy operates. God forbid corporations

and industries have to make mandated changes or innovations that won't be immediately rewarded or offset with higher profits or an edge over the competition. All told though, four bills is pretty ambitious. What's up with that?