Shaheen-Portman Bill More Bad News
The Heritage Center has done a good job of writing up this issue. This is not an endorsement of the center.
The Senate is expected to vote on the Energy Savings and Industrial and Competitiveness Act, sponsored by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D–N.H.) and Rob Portman (R–Ohio). Here are six reasons why it should concern you.
Read why it is a waste of money on more crony capitalism. Write to Shaheen and Portman and tell them to stop.
1. Federal Paternalism Makes Us Worse Off.
2. Duplicates Federal and State Programs.
3. Corporate Welfare.
4. If You’re Paid, Is It Voluntary?
5. Forcing Energy Efficiency in Mortgage Appraisals.
6. Throwing Good Money After Bad on Workforce Training.
We agree that “the legislation largely oversteps the boundaries of the role that the federal government should play in the energy sector.”
Read more… Congress Is Voting on Efficiency Legislation Next Week. Here’s Why It’s Bad News