msnbc.msn.com — Already were are seeing signs that Congress will continue with business as usual. Congressman John Dingell, who is set to become chairman of the House Energy Committee does not see the need to increase fuel-efficiency standards for U.S. automobiles.
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portwojcNov 13, 2006
Anyone who thought there would be real change is sadly naive. The only change now is the Democrats are in control and everything is fine and dandy because the lemmings say it is.
pursualNov 13, 2006
You can write to:The new democratic committee :<a class="user" href="http://www.house.gov/commerce_democrats/membios/contact_form.shtml">http://www.house.gov/commerce_democrats/membios/contact_form.shtml</a>and the current committee:<a class="user" href="http://energycommerce.house.gov/feedback.htm#feedback">http://energycommerce.house.gov/feedback.htm#feedback</a>I say we ask for better mileage, if only to spur innovation, or put us on par with Europe.
kidairbagNov 13, 2006
It's all about seniority...John Dingell is the longest serving member of the House and he's been on that committee for years. I don't think Nancy Pelosi would put a Congressman from Michigan as head of Energy on purpose.
nesibusNov 13, 2006
Funny thing is...in the music videos with those cars...I don't see any educated people...and not to sound racist...but...I usually only see one color of people with those types of vehicles...showing that they "have the bling and the ride"
palmettoNov 14, 2006
Why does everyone want congress to do something? I want congress to do nothing. Nothing but leave me alone. Let me transport myself from a to b the way I see fit.
snowbdrNov 15, 2006
Mises - How in the world did you construe what I said as leaning towards bailing out the automakers? That's the absolute LAST thing that I think we should do. I also believe that it is better to let certain companies fail than to bail them out. The airline industry is one that would seriously benefit by receiving not a single dollar more in bailouts. However, this is autos, and I believe that these companies should have to adhere to stricter fuel efficiency standards. The standards should increase every few years until they have at least, the very least, matched the average fuel efficiency currently coming from the Japanese autos.
kingleroyNov 17, 2006
At least we're not as bad as Nazi China!