[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 118 (Friday, July 31, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2092]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 ENERGY

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                           HON. BETSY MARKEY

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 30, 2009

  Ms. MARKEY of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind my 
colleagues to continue the dialogue on the American Clean Energy and 
Security Act over the August recess. I supported this legislation 
because I believe western states like Colorado stand to gain much from 
this energy bill. Renewable energy companies like Abound Solar and 
Vestas Wind Systems are already creating jobs and driving economic 
development in northern and eastern Colorado.
  I believe the House-passed bill will help farmers and ranchers reap 
great benefits in America's renewable energy economy. I worked hard 
with my colleagues on the Agriculture Committee to ensure the concerns 
of America's farmers and ranchers were addressed. By developing cleaner 
energy here at home and using the vast domestic resources we currently 
have, we can work towards a less volatile energy market that will 
benefit us all.
  I encourage all my colleagues in the House and the Senate to continue 
this important work.

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