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6.14.2012

Res 37 Toxic Air Bill by Sen J.Inhofe


I am writing you today in vehement opposition to the toxic air bill offered by Senator James Inhofe, S.J. Res 37.

The Online Petition I signed via the Environment Defense Action Fund is listed to follow and emailed to Sen R.Blunt and Sen C.McCaskill.


  • My notes to Dirty Oil Roy Blunt are at the bottom of the Post.


This bill would use the obscure Congressional Review Act to block EPA's new emission standards for hazardous mercury and other toxic air pollution from coal- and oil-fired power plants. If enacted, this bill would also forever prohibit the EPA from adopting substantially similar clean air standards in the future.

These standards, which the 1990 Clean Air Act specifically authorizes, have been in the works for more than two decades. They will prevent up to 11,000 premature deaths every year and protect our kids from dangerous exposure to toxic mercury pollution, which can cause brain damage in infants and young children.

They will also save the American economy tens of billions of dollars in avoided health costs while likely leading to the creation of 117,000 jobs installing pollution control technologies between now and 2015.

Last year, more than 800,000 Americans submitted public comments in support of this rule. But now, a few of America's largest corporate utilities have launched an aggressive campaign to block these standards. And Sen. Inhofe's toxic air bill would do just that.

Please stand up for the health and safety of our kids and communities and reject the Inhofe bill.

Please take action today. Help us stop the Inhofe toxic air bill, which would wipe the EPA's life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards off the books and punch a huge hole through our clean air protections.

My Notes:

Mr Blunt in an email I received yesterday from you.  You wrote:
"Job creators in Missouri tell me that overreaching new regulations coming out of the Environmental Protection Agency are one of the biggest obstacles to getting our economy back on track.  Regulations like these threaten to make the cost of electric power skyrocket for most Americans and will sack families and workers with new costs, reducing their disposal income and ultimately threatening their standard of living."  

I'd like to point out the simple fact that-
"All the jobs in the world won't help when Pollution kills the world."  

As you know here in St Louis- Ameren UE (Union Electric) uses Coal for producing our Electricity.  This pollution from Coal Fired Power Plants is a leading cause of Asthma and Cancer.  WebMD just reported last week that St Louis is Number 7 on the list  of leading cities with Asthma Problems.
"The study also points out that recent statistics indicate asthma causes more than 3,300 deaths annually in the U.S. and is a factor in another 7,000."  
It  would seem to me the more healthy people there are working equals more people paying taxes- ie: Income for the US Government.

If you are serious about creating jobs consider this: Energy Efficiency and Renewable "Non Polluting" Energy.

Steve Kidwell, Ameren Missouri Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, said:

"If we went after the potential that we've seen in our own study,  we wouldn't have to build another power plant for 20 years, and we could retire Meramec, and we'd be OK.  But we'd lose  $30 million a year. And we just can't do that. It's that simple."
 (This was a St Louis Post Dispatch Article that talked about making homes energy efficient through weatherization.)

On another note about Energy Efficiency and Nuclear Energy- I'd like to share this info:
"For 1/2 the cost of replacing one nuclear power plant, we can retrofit 1,600,000 homes for "Energy Efficiency" and create 220,000 new jobs- which is 90 times more jobs than you'd get from a power plant replacement."  
ie: how much taxes that are needed for the USA would come from the 220,000 employees?

So basically I'm asking you to do the right thing and leave the EPA alone as the USA is making strides to curb its energy use which reduces the Pollutants in the Air, Land, and Water.

Through the various reporting agencies on Political Contributions. (1 & 2) I know you receive the bulk of your money from Big Oil, Big Coal, and Big Business.  In the future who will be left to buy their products if the population is killed off from Fossil Fuel Pollution.  I'm not even going to mention the fact that we can reduce our reliance on Foreign Oil (which is the root cause of the ongoing wars in the Middle East.  ie: if they don't have any money they cant fight us).

Thank you, looking forward to your Reply.

Sincerely,
Scotty

Help us stop the Inhofe toxic air bill, which would wipe the EPA's life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards off the books and punch a huge hole through our clean air protections.

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5.18.2011

MO Sen Roy Blunt votes for Big Oil and Not the Taxpayers



Hold Sen. Roy Blunt accountable for the vote against ending oil subsidies.
Take action!
Clicking here will add your name to this petition to your Senator:
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Dear Friend,
Last night, 48 Senators, including Sen. Roy Blunt, put Big Oil before the American people and helped defeat a bill that would have ended tax breaks for the five biggest oil companies.1
How could anyone vote against a bill that would have kept $21 billion of American taxpayers' money out of the pockets of cash-rich oil companies?
One big reason is oil money in our political process. A lot of it. Oil and gas companies spent $39.5 million lobbying congress in just the first quarter of this year,2 and have donated tens of millions of dollars directly to the political campaigns of current Senators, including $697,998 to Sen. Roy Blunt.3
In all, three Democrats joined all but two Senate Republicans to protect Big Oil tax breaks that even a former Shell CEO said weren't needed.4
But make no mistake. Even though we didn't get the 60 votes required for passage, our pressure to end oil subsidies is already working. More and more legislators are acting defensive about their support of Big Oil over the American people.
In February, similar legislation to repeal some oil subsidies got only 44 votes. Yesterday, we got 52 votes. That comes after CREDO Action members sent more than 225,000 petitions to the Senate and made more than 1,000 calls yesterday to 11 key Senators, six of whom flipped their position and voted to end tax breaks to Big Oil.
Senate Majority leader Harry Reid said yesterday that despite this defeat, he will continue to push for ending oil subsides as part of negotiations on the budget and to raise the debt ceiling.5
We need to keep the pressure on. And one key to breaking Big Oil's grasp on our legislators is letting Congress know that we know about the millions of dollars that Big Oil has given them — including the $697,998 to Sen. Roy Blunt.
Let's make sure that voting to protect oil company profits doesn't go unanswered by those of us who actually pay the price.
Thank you for taking action.
Elijah Zarlin, Campaign Manager
CREDO Action from Working Assets
P.S. — Want to find out more about the Big Oil money going to our elected officials? Our friends at the Dirty Energy Money campaign have the scoop. Click here to see how much dirty energy money your Senators and other elected officials have taken.

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4.01.2011

Roy Blunt-How can He Lead in the Right Direction?

With Leaders like this in Washington its no wonder the USA is in economic turmoil.

Top Industries that pay for Representative Roy Blunt 2009 - 2010

Top 20 Industries contributing to Campaign Committee Slush Fund or is it a Hush Fund?)
MemberRank  â†“DistrictRank  â†“Industry  â†“Total  â†“Indivs  â†“PACs  â†“
110Securities & Investment$647,031$588,031$59,000
22Retired$518,964$518,964$0
343Leadership PACs$499,903$0$499,903
41Lawyers/Law Firms$368,864$280,764$88,100
53Health Professionals$357,595$213,845$143,750
64Real Estate$316,220$279,320$36,900
717Insurance$305,514$143,114$162,400
861Lobbyists$305,416$300,416$5,000
939Oil & Gas$300,300$148,050$152,250
1020Commercial Banks$247,983$149,883$98,100
115Misc Manufacturing & Distributing$218,200$176,300$41,900
1222Republican/Conservative$207,236$163,236$44,000
1328Food Processing & Sales$198,950$102,450$96,500
1419Misc Business$197,202$189,702$7,500
158Mining$193,553$119,053$74,500
166Misc Finance$192,995$156,495$36,500
1752Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$180,850$45,850$135,000
1835Food & Beverage$173,850$68,550$105,300
1912General Contractors$171,500$140,500$31,000
207Automotive$169,870$107,370$62,500
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Sector Totals (see table)



Industry Favorite

Percent of Contributions Coded

legendCoded$8,981,702(82.0%)
legendNot Coded$2,026,999(18.4%)
METHODOLOGY
NOTE: All the numbers on this page are for the 2009-2010 election cycle and based on Federal Election Commission data available electronically on Monday, February 28, 2011. ("Help! The numbers don't add up...") Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. For permission to reprint for commercial uses, such as textbooks, contact the Center

 If you are unable to read between the lines and determine what this information mean for the Average Missourian?  
  • He receives an awful lot of money from sources that do not have your best interests at heart.  Many of the Contributors pay or should I say BUY Mr Blunts-votes on the issues that remove the safe guards that are protecting the Average Missourian.
Need I also mention the the Party he belongs too represents Big Business in all their voting affairs.  With Contributions that number in Multi-Millions how can someone keep a clear head and vote for responsible laws that dictate how the Americans Live.
 
View additional Articles in re to Roy Blunts Activities at the following web pages:
  • Roy Blunt-Political News-Worst of Washington 

    MO Senator Roy Blunt on the EPA

    Note: I do not support Senator Roy Blunt.  I provided his latest email to me because I think my Fellow Missourian's deserve to know how he stands on the Environmental Issues Facing our State and Nation. Besides his stand with the Big Oil and Big Coal Industry with his fellow Republicans. I believe and the facts from his previous Lobbying / Lobbyist Activities not to mention the Earmarks he supported creates conflicts of Interest-Scotty" 

  • Mr Blunts past behavior of
    1. Ear Marks,
    2. reckless and wasteful spending habits,
    3. Lobbying Activities create Conflict of Interest,
    4. He is Part of the Reason that "Washington is Broken"
  • Mr Blunt supports Big Business. (from:http://stlouisrenewableenergy.blogspot.com/2010/10/robin-carnahan-election-news-invitation.html)


Prior St Louis Renewable Energy Blog Posts in re to Roy Blunt:

Earmarks Data from Open Secrets (http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/otherdata.php?cid=N00005195&cycle=2010)

Roy Blunt sponsored or co-sponsored 22 earmarks totaling $22,602,000 in fiscal year 2010, ranking 188th out of 435 representatives. See details. To learn more about earmarks, visit our Earmarks section.

Use the Following Link to -Find Your Elected Representatives-Republican or Democrat, and Let Your Voice BE HEARD! Active Participation is Suggested TellMyPolitician  
 
If your Elected Leaders do not know where you stand on the issues they will not be able to vote for the issues that are affecting: You, Your Family, Work, Health, Jobs, and Educational Needs.   

2.23.2011

MO Senator Roy Blunt on the EPA

Note: I do not support Senator Roy Blunt.  I provided his latest email to me because I think my Fellow Missourian's deserve to know how he stands on the Environmental Issues Facing our State and Nation. Besides his stand with the Big Oil and Big Coal Industry with his fellow Republicans. 

I believe and the facts from his previous Lobbying / Lobbyist Activities not to mention the Earmarks he supported creates conflicts of Interest-Scotty" 



Prior St Louis Renewable Energy Blog Posts in re to Roy Blunt:

Earmarks Data from Open Secrets (http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/otherdata.php?cid=N00005195&cycle=2010)

Roy Blunt sponsored or co-sponsored 22 earmarks totaling $22,602,000 in fiscal year 2010, ranking 188th out of 435 representatives. See details. To learn more about earmarks, visit our Earmarks section.



On Thu, Feb 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM, Senator Roy Blunt wrote:
 
 
Dear Scotts Contracting:
 
Thank you for your email on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulation of greenhouse gases. 
The EPA's efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions are outside of the authority given to it by Congress.  It stretches the Clean Air Act to include emissions that the authors of the act never intended to regulate, and I will work to prevent the rule from being implemented and further harming our fragile economy. 
I am co-sponsoring the Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act (S. 228).  This bill restores Congress' role in the development and implementation of our nation's climate and energy policy by blocking backdoor attempts by regulatory agencies to regulate carbon emissions.
Environmental regulations, while important, should not place undue burdens on Missourians and all Americans, who depend on economically-priced energy on the job and at home.  Protecting our environment and jumpstarting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals. 
We can create better paying jobs at home by developing more American energy, relying on clean fuel alternatives, and promoting conservation.  I continue to support more reliance on alternative fuels and greater investment in research for our energy future. 
Again, thank you for contacting me.  I look forward to continuing our conversation on Facebook (www.facebook.com/SenatorBlunt) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/RoyBlunt) about the important issues facing Missouri and the country.  I also encourage you to visit my website (www.blunt.senate.gov) to learn more about where I stand on the issues and sign-up for my e-newsletter.

Sincere regards,

Roy Blunt
United States Senator

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Use the Following Link to -Find Your Elected Representatives-Republican or Democrat, and Let Your Voice BE HEARD! Active Participation is Suggested TellMyPolitician  
If your Elected Leaders do not know where you stand on the issues they will not be able to vote for the issues that are affecting: You, Your Family, Work, Health, and Educational Needs.   



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9.19.2010

Roy Blunt-Political News-Worst of Washington

Morris Comes Full Circle, Poorly


It's pretty amusing to read about Dick Morris' hackery on behalf of Roy Blunt at yesterday's 9/12 rally.  That Morris is campaigning on behalf of Blunt at all is incredible, considering his previous declaration that Blunt "deserve[s] to be thrown out of leadership" for abusing his public office to benefit his family. Recall this excerpt from Morris' November 2006 column in The Hill, Oust Boehner and Blunt:
By the same token, Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) also stands for principled politics and deserves the support of those who understand what hit them on Nov. 7. Not so of his opponent. Majority Whip Roy Blunt's (R-Mo.) wife, Abigail Perlman, and his son, Andrew, both lobby for Altria, which is the newly sanitized name for Philip Morris. If Blunt is limited to the standard congressional salary of $165,500, there is no reason why he shouldn't take care of his family finances by letting lobbying firms that represent this death-dealing industry hire his son.
Blunt and Boehner deserve to be thrown out of leadership.
Quite the about face, no? 
Second, Morris' hatred for Democrats is so strong -- and intellectual integrity so weak -- that he attacked Robin Carnahan for simply being the Secretary of State.  Never mind that Roy Blunt and Matt Blunt are former SOS's, and Blunt is featuring his SOS work in his U.S. Senate campaign. 
Republican Senate hopeful Roy Blunt was allowed on stage but was kept away from the microphone as one of the day's more well-known speakers — political strategist turned conservative commentator Dick Morris — offered a campaign pitch on his behalf.
Morris, though, did not seem well-versed in Blunt's biography.
Morris derided Blunt's Democratic opponent, Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan, as being "named" to a position where "they don't do anything."
Both Blunt and his son previously served as Missouri secretary of state, an elected position.
"I think that all three of us — Matt Blunt, Robin Carnahan and I — would have some disagreement," Blunt said when asked about Morris' comments.
To summarize: Dick Morris says Roy Blunt is too corrupt to serve as a leader in Congress, but ought to represent Missouri in the U.S. Senate because being the Secretary of State is a fake job.   Makes sense to me. 
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