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Repeal Bulb Act:Not a Bright Idea!

7/12/2011

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In 2007, Congress passed the Better Use of Light Bulbs Act, and it was signed by President George W. Bush. Basically, the act was designed to phase out some, but not all incandescent light bulbs, beginning in 2012. The 100 watt bulbs would be first and followed later by other wattage's. The thought was that the CFL's, (Compact Fluorescent Lamps), and LED, (Light Emitting Diode) lighting, would save more energy than using 30% less efficient incandescents, which create as much heat as light. Incidentally, 2007 was the last year that GE made incandescents in this country.
But the Republicans now want to repeal the act, not based solely on technical issues or energy savings, but on freedom of choice! The right wing and TEA party say that it limits options and freedom to choose. But, this post is not about the overall issue but on the absurd nature of the time spent on the wrong issues.
Congress decided to work through the July recess to face the debt ceiling limit problem. I am not sure why they needed a vacation anyway, but that was the decision. So, while both parties continue to drive off of a cliff, they have to debate the repeal of the Bulb Act. With the future of the US economy at stake, they choose to not all participate on the most pressing problem that we face.
What is the trend you ask? I believe that Congress will continue to play around the edges of immigration, the economy, energy policy,entitlements, and all of the serious issues to focus on the Bulb Act and other absurd problems. By the way, the repeal will pass the House but the Democratic Senate will not pas it. I do hope that they have CFL's in both chambers. Clap on....

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