Temperature rising on climate bill; From: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA)

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Last month, PDA's Stop Global Warming IOT asked you to contact your representative to support a transparent climate policy
( http://pdamerica.org/articles/news/2009-05-08-10-10-51-news.php ). During this time the Waxman-Markey bill, HR 2454 the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, moved forward in Congress.

This article, Good News, There's a Climate Bill--Bad News, It Stinks by Daphne Wysham, details just a few of the bill's many flaws.
http://www.alternet.org/environment/140084/good_news,_there%27s_a_climate_bill_--_bad_news,_it_stinks/

Currently, Reps. Keith Ellison and Chellie Pingree are circulating a letter among their colleagues asking for support in strengthening the bill. Please email your member of Congress and ask him or her to sign the letter, now.
http://pdamerica.org/misc/Ellison-Pingree-letter-3.pdf

Yesterday we learned the bill may be fast-tracked in the House, and a vote on the bill will likely be scheduled next week. It is urgent that Reps. Ellison and Chingree find support to strengthen this bill. Please ask your representative to sign the letter by noon Friday, June 19. http://capwiz.com/pdamerica/issues/alert/?alertid=13576541

Thanks for taking action on this very important issue, and we'll keep you informed of new developments.

In solidarity,

Laura Bonham
PDA Deputy Director