Environmental Defense Praises Energy Bill Passage, Commitment to Comprehensive Climate Action
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Tony Kreindler, Environmental Defense, 202-572-3378 (work) or 202-210-5791 (cell)
(Washington – December 6, 2007) Environmental Defense today congratulated House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on the passage of legislation that will reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil and promote energy efficiency.
“The Speaker is showing that she has the will, and the power, to produce real results on issues important to the American people. We’re pleased that she has pledged to use that same focus to pass a comprehensive climate bill in 2008,” said Steve Cochran, national climate campaign director for Environmental Defense.
Speaker Pelosi has previously said the energy bill passed today by the House “will lay the groundwork for the Congress to move forward next year with comprehensive action to address climate change.”
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