Thursday, June 02, 2005
Weller sticks it to America
Capps amendment on recently passed Energy Bill: (per floor transcripts)
Floor Statements on HR 6: MTBE related Energy Policy Act of 2005
Mr. Chairman, this motion would do one thing: It would strike the safe harbor provisions for MTBE which CBO has identified as an unfunded mandate. This is CBO's analysis of the bill, and I quote, ``Section 1502 would shield manufacturers of motor fuels and other persons from liability for claims based on defective product. ``The provision would impose both an intergovernmental and private sector mandate as it would limit existing rights to seek compensation under current law.'' (this amendment failed)
I can just see Rep. Jerry Weller rolling his eyes at this one, as he slaps DeLay on the back and says, "come on, lunch is on the OIL GUYS today".
Weller voted AGAINST the Capps amendment, and AGAINST America's towns and small business owners once again, in the interest of BIG OIL. (and free lunch)
Floor Statements on HR 6: MTBE related Energy Policy Act of 2005
Mr. Chairman, this motion would do one thing: It would strike the safe harbor provisions for MTBE which CBO has identified as an unfunded mandate. This is CBO's analysis of the bill, and I quote, ``Section 1502 would shield manufacturers of motor fuels and other persons from liability for claims based on defective product. ``The provision would impose both an intergovernmental and private sector mandate as it would limit existing rights to seek compensation under current law.'' (this amendment failed)
I can just see Rep. Jerry Weller rolling his eyes at this one, as he slaps DeLay on the back and says, "come on, lunch is on the OIL GUYS today".
Weller voted AGAINST the Capps amendment, and AGAINST America's towns and small business owners once again, in the interest of BIG OIL. (and free lunch)
