Dear Congressman Long, Most now know that We Americans need Intrusions and Regulations–just look at the Financial Industry that bankrupted America
Below (See Rep. Long’s response to an email and petition) is a laughable response to a real concern–the defunding of the EPA and the great lack of oversight and regulatory authority in America when it comes to safety, service and devlopment!
Representative Long seems to be living in the pre-progressive era (Pre-1900). Most Japanese know that the lack of real oversight and regulation in Japan brought us 3 reactors exploding–even though the Japanese government regulators said that no explosions could happen–even after a Tsunami and Earthquake they claimed. In short, a country endangers its citizens when it doesn’t take regulation authority and responsibilty seriously on behalf of its citizenry.
Likewise some 200 million Americans in bad financial shape in 2011 know that lack of oversight and regulation led to this worldwide financial crisis–which still finds its heart in the USA. In other words, quit with the anti-regulatory platitudes of the 19th Century, Mr. Long.
Stop defunding the EPA and give it some teeth.–KAS
Dear Mr. Stoda,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act; I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue.
As you may know, the Clean Air Act is a U.S. federal law intended to reduce air pollution and protect air quality. In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Browner v. American Trucking Associations that the federal government need not consider the financial costs of meeting clean air standards when creating new regulations, giving the EPA the authority to begin regulating emissions. In attempt to pressure the U.S. Congress to address climate change, the Obama Administration and the EPA issued a finding in December 2009 which found that greenhouse gases endanger human health, thereby triggering a requirement for regulation under these existing clean-air laws. This in turn paved the way for the EPA to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, even though the EPA has admitted it has not evaluated possible job losses or shifts in employment which may occur due to carbon dioxide regulation. Additionally, EPA regulations significantly contribute to the increasing energy costs we face in this country, which put a massive burden on American families and businesses.
The EPA’s proposed carbon dioxide regulation is just another massive intrusion of government into the U.S. economy. This action has the potential to stifle economic growth and kill jobs, especially in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Lowering greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the short term, would surely mean a government-directed decrease in economic activity, and with the current state of the economy it would be unacceptable to ask American taxpayers to bear the additional burden of any new EPA regulations. New EPA permitting processes and rules could affect millions of small emitters such as hotels, hospitals, churches, farms, and various small businesses. The rules will inject uncertainty into the economy, delay or halt new construction and deter investment.
I am proud to be a supporter of H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act. This important bill would amend the Clean Air Act to exclude from the definition of the term “air pollutant” carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydro-fluorocarbons, per-fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. The provision would also declare that the EPA cannot use the Clean Air Act to regulate climate change or global warming. I will support any measure which ensures that Congress has adequate time to conduct research before any new regulations on greenhouse gases go into effect so that they do not cripple an already-struggling American economy.
Again, I sincerely appreciate hearing your views on this issue; the views of all Missourians gives me the opportunity to better understand how the important issues could impact the people of Missouri and the future interests of the nation. In that regard, your input is most helpful. For additional information regarding current legislation and my representation of the Seventh District, I invite you to visit my website at http://www.long.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Billy Long
Member of Congress
Representative Long seems to be living in the pre-progressive era (Pre-1900). Most Japanese know that the lack of real oversight and regulation in Japan brought us 3 reactors exploding–even though the Japanese government regulators said that no explosions could happen–even after a Tsunami and Earthquake they claimed. In short, a country endangers its citizens when it doesn’t take regulation authority and responsibilty seriously on behalf of its citizenry.
Likewise some 200 million Americans in bad financial shape in 2011 know that lack of oversight and regulation led to this worldwide financial crisis–which still finds its heart in the USA. In other words, quit with the anti-regulatory platitudes of the 19th Century, Mr. Long.
Stop defunding the EPA and give it some teeth.–KAS
Dear Mr. Stoda,
Thank you for contacting me regarding the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Clean Air Act; I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this important issue.
As you may know, the Clean Air Act is a U.S. federal law intended to reduce air pollution and protect air quality. In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Browner v. American Trucking Associations that the federal government need not consider the financial costs of meeting clean air standards when creating new regulations, giving the EPA the authority to begin regulating emissions. In attempt to pressure the U.S. Congress to address climate change, the Obama Administration and the EPA issued a finding in December 2009 which found that greenhouse gases endanger human health, thereby triggering a requirement for regulation under these existing clean-air laws. This in turn paved the way for the EPA to regulate carbon dioxide emissions, even though the EPA has admitted it has not evaluated possible job losses or shifts in employment which may occur due to carbon dioxide regulation. Additionally, EPA regulations significantly contribute to the increasing energy costs we face in this country, which put a massive burden on American families and businesses.
The EPA’s proposed carbon dioxide regulation is just another massive intrusion of government into the U.S. economy. This action has the potential to stifle economic growth and kill jobs, especially in the manufacturing and agricultural sectors. Lowering greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the short term, would surely mean a government-directed decrease in economic activity, and with the current state of the economy it would be unacceptable to ask American taxpayers to bear the additional burden of any new EPA regulations. New EPA permitting processes and rules could affect millions of small emitters such as hotels, hospitals, churches, farms, and various small businesses. The rules will inject uncertainty into the economy, delay or halt new construction and deter investment.
I am proud to be a supporter of H.R. 97, the Free Industry Act. This important bill would amend the Clean Air Act to exclude from the definition of the term “air pollutant” carbon dioxide, water vapor, methane, nitrous oxide, hydro-fluorocarbons, per-fluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. The provision would also declare that the EPA cannot use the Clean Air Act to regulate climate change or global warming. I will support any measure which ensures that Congress has adequate time to conduct research before any new regulations on greenhouse gases go into effect so that they do not cripple an already-struggling American economy.
Again, I sincerely appreciate hearing your views on this issue; the views of all Missourians gives me the opportunity to better understand how the important issues could impact the people of Missouri and the future interests of the nation. In that regard, your input is most helpful. For additional information regarding current legislation and my representation of the Seventh District, I invite you to visit my website at http://www.long.house.gov.
Sincerely,
Billy Long
Member of Congress
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