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Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill passes HouseOn Friday, June 26, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill on a vote of 219-212. The bill, which is completely hostile to personal and freight mobility, moves on to the U.S. Senate where it hopefully faces an ever tougher road. All 5 Democrats from Wisconsin's delegation voted for the bill while all three Republicans opposed it. WTBA sent a letter to the delegation urging their opposition to this bill which is an attack on roads and bridges. The Senate is likely to take action in the fall. It will be essential that members contact their Senators to voice their opposition. WTBA will be coordinating that effort in the coming months. WTBA - Environmental Update 1 S. Pinckney Street Suite 300 Madison, WI 53703 608-256-6891 wtba.update@wtba.org ©2010 ESE Magazine is a product and service of wisnet.com, LLC |