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August
8, 2001 Letters to the Editor Chicago Tribune Chicago, IL Dear
Editor:
It is unconscionable that the Congress would give away $36.4 billion of your money to oil, gas, nuclear and electric utility industries at the expense of Medicare, the environment and a long term sustainable energy policy, and at a time when some elderly residents of the city are struggling through the 100 degree weather without air conditioners. I voted against H.R. 4 because it is an irresponsible and cynical approach to the energy situation in this country. It will endanger the environment and our economy. I joined with a number of my colleagues and voted against drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and in support of increasing emission standards. Unfortunately, those efforts were unsuccessful. I am hopeful that the Senate will reject this measure and pass a responsible energy policy to bring immediate relief to consumers; to improve energy efficiency; to expand renewable energy; and to increase investments in conservation and alternative energy. It's not too late. Sincerely, Jan
Schakowsky
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