(Washington,
D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), released the following
statement on the American Power Act, the comprehensive energy independence and
climate change legislation rolled out today by Senators Kerry and Lieberman.
“I
am very glad that Senators Kerry and Lieberman released this legislation today.
The American Power Act is a bold step forward, and they have worked hard to
craft a draft bill that cuts carbon emissions and increases our nation’s
investments in clean energy alternatives.
“We
need comprehensive energy and climate change legislation to help American
workers continue doing what they do best: innovating, creating, and driving our
21st century economy forward. Our country desperately needs to move
away from our dangerous dependence on foreign oil that is so damaging to our
national security. And climate change is one of the most critical issues facing
our nation, especially in Washington state where we stand to lose so much from
rising sea levels and increasingly severe storms.
“This
bill is a work in progress, and I look forward to working with Senators on both
sides of the aisle to move forward on this critical national effort to end our
dependence on foreign oil, keep America at the head of innovation, and create millions
of good-paying jobs for our workers.”
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