Monday, June 16, 2008

More Republican obstructionism

Today's New York Times addresses the Republicans' obstructionism over energy policy:

Given a chance to do something important about global warming, the Senate fell flat on its face earlier this month when it could not even produce enough votes to have a good debate. It can begin to redeem itself, by approving a bill to extend vital tax credits for renewable fuel sources like wind and solar power.

...The Republicans say they believe in fiscal responsibility; this bill responsibly exchanges one set of tax breaks for another. They say they believe in technological innovation, which this bill encourages. They say they believe in creating new jobs, which a robust wind and solar industry would do.

If they believe all that, they should stop being stubborn and approve the House bill.

You can read the entire piece by clicking here.