Massachusetts stands on the brink of enacting some noteworthy legislation that will help establish the Commonwealth as an energy leader. This is just the first step we need to take.
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The House passed legislation today that must again be approved by the Senate.
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That legislation is already being misrepresented by Big Polluters to undermine its impact.
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Your Senator has already voted on this --- make sure the clock doesn't run out because Big Polluters have his/her ear.
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Please send the message by completing the email form below.
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EnvironmentMassachusetts posted the following:
Together, we've accomplished something big.
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I just came back from Beacon Hill, where the House of Representatives finally passed our Global Warming Solutions Act. It was unanimous, and when the last vote was cast, the entire chamber rose to applaud.
I just came back from Beacon Hill, where the House of Representatives finally passed our Global Warming Solutions Act. It was unanimous, and when the last vote was cast, the entire chamber rose to applaud.
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It's the moment we've been working toward. Now, we're so very close -- but it's still too early to declare victory.
It's the moment we've been working toward. Now, we're so very close -- but it's still too early to declare victory.
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The global warming bill has to be approved once more by the Massachusetts Senate. But they only have 24 hours to make it happen. And lobbyists for big carbon polluters will be pushing the Senate to delay.
The global warming bill has to be approved once more by the Massachusetts Senate. But they only have 24 hours to make it happen. And lobbyists for big carbon polluters will be pushing the Senate to delay.
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Don't let them run out the clock.
Don't let them run out the clock.
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Don't get me wrong: After today, I'm highly optimistic. But Beacon Hill being Beacon Hill, we can't count on anything until the final votes are cast.
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In fact, when I came back to my office and logged onto the Boston Globe's Web site, the first thing I saw was a sharp -- and off base -- attack on the global warming bill by lobbyists for the state's biggest polluters.
In fact, when I came back to my office and logged onto the Boston Globe's Web site, the first thing I saw was a sharp -- and off base -- attack on the global warming bill by lobbyists for the state's biggest polluters.
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You can be sure your senator will hear from lobbyists for big polluters in the halls of the Statehouse tomorrow. That's why I want to make sure they hear from you now.
You can be sure your senator will hear from lobbyists for big polluters in the halls of the Statehouse tomorrow. That's why I want to make sure they hear from you now.
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Think about how far we've come: Just 60 days ago, it was far from clear we'd win in the House. And today, we crossed the biggest hurdle to making our global warming bill the law of the land.
Think about how far we've come: Just 60 days ago, it was far from clear we'd win in the House. And today, we crossed the biggest hurdle to making our global warming bill the law of the land.
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Let's make sure Beacon Hill finishes the job.
Let's make sure Beacon Hill finishes the job.
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Sincerely,
Ben Wright
Environment Massachusetts
GlobalWarming Advocate
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P.S. Thanks again for your support. Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends
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1 comment:
Hi,
This is Winston Vaughan- I'm the field organizer for Environment Massachusetts. Just wanted to give you the heads up that the Senate has passed the bill! Now it needs to go back to the house for final approval and back to the senate for the same- before midnight. Looking good but keep up the pressure and thanks for the post.
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