Comments on: Tell Texas Senators John Cornyn and Kay Bailey Hutchinson Not to Grandfather Coal Plants in Texas

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 16:56:02 +0000

Patrick – I actually made an error. The closing of the grandfather “loophole” was addressed in 2001, not 2003 – and at the state level in Texas, not by Congress. This legislation was largely inneffective, however, because it really only ensured the facilities would have to do what they were doing already under the 1990 New Source Review (NSR) – particularly the sulfur trading. So it didn’t force any existing plants to clean up, unless they went through NSR – which they would have had to do already.

Still, it was a large legislative victory for environmentalists in Texas. We still could use major legislation at the national level requiring all existing plants to clean up – regardless of NSR or not. That is unlikely to happen however.

What is more likely to work are focused and concentrated efforts on the local, grassroots level to get these old polluters shut down and replaced with energy efficiency and renewable energy.

By: Patrick Shipsey

Patrick Shipsey — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:08:23 +0000

Ryan, quick question- what did you mean by the grandfather loophole being closed? As I understand it, the loophole is still alive and well. Were you referring to a federal action, or a state one?

Thanks.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:47:28 +0000

Thanks for your comment V.I. – Public Citizen, unless I’m mistake, actually supports public healthcare for all – more than just the public option even. Hopefully we will see one of the two. Good luck and keep the pressure on.

By: V. I. Walden

V. I. Walden — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:28:06 +0000

Please pass a health care reform bill that contains the public option.

My grandson, who lives in Wichita Falls, Texas, is the lead mechanic for a Toyota dealership consisting of 20 employees. The company pays for his health insurance but he must pay $900 per month for the family. The only employee who can afford health insurance for his family is the general manager. All other employee’s families are uninsured.

His 9 year old daughter recently broke her arm and their medical bills are already up to $7,000. His wife is finishing her degree in education. She will make a wonderful teacher but at the moment she has no income.

Can you even imagine how it would feel not to have medical care when you need it? Please try… and then vote for health care reform which includes the public option.

Thank you very much.
Irene Walden
Tucson, AZ

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