Kerry and Lieberman announcing climate change bill on cspan.org now

[karynnj]

http://cspan.org/Watch/Media/2010/05/12/HP/R/32823/Sens+Kerry+Lieberman+to+Unveil+Reworked+Climate+Change+Bill.aspx

[flpoljunkie]

1. Thanks!

[flpoljunkie]

2. Cable news can't be bothered to cover this. How predictably sad!

[karynnj]

3. yeah, I checked the TV first and the three CSPAN channels - this is it

I missed the very beginning, but Kerry's speech was fantastic. I don't envy the monotonic Lieberman following him - though this is the best I've ever heard Lieberman. He is good on the environment. I think Graham will regret not being there today in the long run - he did a lot of work on this. Supposedly he will put out a statement that he supports it.

[flpoljunkie]

5. I checked as well. As Biden would say, 'This is a big f*cking deal!'

[karynnj]

4. kicking - because it is still on and some may be looking for it

and the MSM may not get around to covering it.

[flpoljunkie]

6. From the minister: 'I really wanted to do the right thing, but the votes weren't there.'

Amen! Are you listening, Congress?

[karynnj]

7. That was brilliant

Well, in Kerry's case, he has certainly showed incredible persistence on this.

[flpoljunkie]

8. TPM: Obama: I Look Forward to Passing a Climate Bill This Year

President Obama released the following statement today on the unveiling of the American Clean Energy and Security Act by Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Joe Lieberman (I-CT):

I applaud Senators John Kerry and Joe Lieberman for their tireless work in drafting this important legislation. This legislation will put America on the path to a clean energy economy that will create American jobs building the solar panels, wind blades and the car batteries of the future. It will strengthen our national security by beginning to break our dependence on foreign oil. And it will protect our environment for our children and grandchildren.

Americans know what's at stake by continuing our dependence on fossil fuels. But the challenges we face -- underscored by the immense tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico -- are reason to redouble our efforts to reform our nation's energy policies. For too long, Washington has kicked this challenge to the next generation. This time, the status quo is no longer acceptable to Americans. Now is the time for America to take control of our energy future and jumpstart American innovation in clean energy technology that will allow us to create jobs, compete, and win in the global economy.

The House of Representatives has already taken historic action with passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act. I look forward to engaging with Senators from both sides of the aisle and ultimately passing a bill this year.

http://tpmlivewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/2010/05/obama-i-look-forward-to-passing-a-climate-bill-this-year.php