[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 73 (Thursday, May 24, 2001)]
[House]
[Page H2682]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        CALIFORNIA ENERGY CRISIS

  (Ms. WOOLSEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning in outrage, outrage 
that the White House is working on a tax cut for the wealthiest people 
in this Nation, while my constituents in Marin and Sonoma Counties in 
California are still dealing with rolling blackouts and skyrocketing 
energy bills; while the greedy power companies are raking in record 
profits.
  The White House can and must take action and they must protect 
California consumers from runaway prices, but despite repeated and 
urgent requests from the Democratic California delegation, President 
Bush refuses to order FERC to impose wholesale cost-based rates in 
California and the western region.
  With two oilmen in the White House, it is no surprise that this 
administration has not turned their back in the direction of the 
consumer, has instead turned their back on the consumer by siding with 
the oil special interests.
  This is not acceptable. It sets a precedent nationwide and not only 
threatens California's economy but also threatens our Nation's economy.

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