Boehner to Waxman: No on California Emission Changes

[babylonsister]

http://washingtonindependent.com/19689/boehner-to-waxman-no-on-california-emission-changes

Boehner to Waxman: No on California Emission Changes
By Mike Lillis 11/21/08 7:18 PM


Well, it didn’t take long for House Republicans to recognize that having Henry Waxman atop the House Energy and Commerce Committee is a greater threat to the GOP’s agenda than having John Dingell perched there.

In a Nov. 21 letter to Waxman, who defeated Dingell for the E&C chairmanship yesterday, House Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) urged the California liberal not to use his new powers to push legislation allowing his home state to set stricter vehicle emissions standards. California, along with more than a dozen other states, has submitted a waiver with the Environmental Protection Agency to install new allowances. The waiver, which would cut emissions 30 percent by 2016, was denied by the Bush administration. Dingell is also a fierce opponent.

Boehner, in his letter, outlines the reason that the automakers and their Washington supporters disapprove.

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David Jenkins, director of Republicans for Environmental Protection, said GOP leaders like Boehner should be careful not to go after Waxman and others who would push environmental reforms supported by the public. “That would be a big mistake,” Jenkins said. “If the party gets on the wrong side of that {the environmental debate}, they’ll be on the wrong side of history — and they’ll be out of power for a long time.”

The debate might be unnecessary. President-elect Barack Obama, who also supports the California waiver, will have the power (through the EPA) to approve it without any congressional action. Indeed, he has already vowed to do just that.

[FLAprogressive]

1. Hey Boner - you don't matter anymore

[BlueCaliDem]

2. Boner's been neutered. Why is he still jabber-jawing? n/t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Boehner is an IDIOT.

I think Jenkins is right on the money this time!

And I really hope the GOP is out of power for a very long time indeed!

There is no earthly reason for California and all the other states who want this standard passed to be denied!

K&R

[burythehatchet]

4. *sniff*

:cry:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. My dear burythehatchet!

What's the matter? Talk to me!

Did I hurt your feelings?

Or maybe you're from Ohio?

:hug:

[burythehatchet]

9. I was channeling Rep. Bonior (R-Oh). He tends to get very moist eyes on the

house floor on a curiously regular basis.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Well, that explains it...

Glad I didn't hurt your feelings!

I've heard that about him...

[madokie]

13. Alcohol has a way of doing that

boner likes his liquor

[Bluebear]

14. Never fear, Peggy dear . . .a photo illustration :)

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. My dear Bluebear!

Ah, thank you for the informative pics!

:D

[robinlynne]

5. whew!

[Winterblues]

7. Guess what Republicans, you ain't in charge anymore so get used to it..

Quit your sniveling and act like you have a pair.

[MikeE]

8. Boy, am I glad Boner is still in office

This is going to be soooooo much fun to watch. :popcorn:

[fascisthunter]

10. lol

[jwirr]

12. On Jan. 20th all that will change.

[RollWithIt]

15. I'd like to see more data from our side about the economics of these changes....

Particularly when we pass the "rescue package" for the auto industry.

[MasonJar]

16. Boehner and McConnell are both castrated losers, and that is from a

Kentuckian who is disgusted that the monster won 6 more years. Both are a model reason for term limits.

[msongs]

18. hey Boner - why can states outlaw gay marriage but NOT pollution???????????? nt

[hvn_nbr_2]

19. IF the Repubs GET on the wrong side of the environment????

Somebody should tell this dude that they done gone by that marker a long time ago.