The Farmers Speak - CO2 Bipartisanship In Action.
Rep. Ike Skelton, D. MO., Rep. Colin Peterson, D. MN, and Rep. JoAnn Emerson, R. MO, have introduced H.J. Res. 76, a resolution to disapprove and block EPA from regulating GHG's based on the endangerment finding. Skelton and Peterson are typically described as "centrist Democrats" and both are from rural districts.
This could prove to be a significant development. Skelton is chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Peterson is chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. Their action follows a letter from the powerful American Farm Bureau Federation to all House members on February 19 stating:
Farm Bureau urges members on both sides of the aisle to avoid partisan fights and to work constructively, in a bipartisan fashion, to halt impending EPA regulation that holds the prospect of critically injuring the U.S. economy. Farmers and ranchers across the country are watching this issue closely for meaningful support.
Stay tuned.
