Floor Statement on the Comprehensive American Security and Consumer Protection Act - September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008
THE HONORABLE ANDRÉ CARSON
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
FLOOR REMARKS ON H.R. 6899, THE COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Mr. Speaker, the American people are hurting and in need of immediate relief. And the relief they need extends beyond their urgent need for lower energy costs. Mr. Speaker, the American people also need jobs and they need them now.
And I am proud to say that this bill seeks to achieve both – it seeks to lower energy costs and create jobs. This legislation will create several green jobs by providing tax incentives to companies that invest in renewable energy resources.
The creation of green jobs was the focus of a forum I recently hosted in my district. For too many years, hardworking Hoosiers have seen good-paying manufacturing jobs leave the great State of Indiana. Through the creation of green jobs, this bill will boost our economic performance and lessen our dependence foreign oil.
I am proud to support this legislation. Thank you Mr. Speaker and I yield back the balance of my time.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2008
FLOOR REMARKS ON H.R. 6899, THE COMPREHENSIVE AMERICAN SECURITY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT
Mr. Speaker, the American people are hurting and in need of immediate relief. And the relief they need extends beyond their urgent need for lower energy costs. Mr. Speaker, the American people also need jobs and they need them now.
And I am proud to say that this bill seeks to achieve both – it seeks to lower energy costs and create jobs. This legislation will create several green jobs by providing tax incentives to companies that invest in renewable energy resources.
The creation of green jobs was the focus of a forum I recently hosted in my district. For too many years, hardworking Hoosiers have seen good-paying manufacturing jobs leave the great State of Indiana. Through the creation of green jobs, this bill will boost our economic performance and lessen our dependence foreign oil.
I am proud to support this legislation. Thank you Mr. Speaker and I yield back the balance of my time.