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Rep. Dent rejects massive national energy tax that will kill jobs, raise energy costs
U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent voted against H.R. 2454, a 1,300-page bill commonly referred to as cap and trade legislation, as introduced by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-CA) and Rep. Edward Markey (D-MA). During the House floor debate, Congressman Dent spoke against the legislation, citing members of the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission who say that the costs to Americans under the Waxman-Markey bill will be “staggering.” The bill passed the House narrowly, 219 to 212.

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"If the Waxman-Markey bill is passed, it will cause a net loss of 66,000 jobs (in Pennsylvania), a sizeable hike of electric bills, an increase of natural gas prices, and significant downward pressure on the state gross product. The cost estimates are staggering. I urge my colleagues to reject this national energy tax. The industrial and agricultural heartland states of America will pay, and will pay big." Congressman Charlie Dent, speaking on the House floor June 25, 2009. To view the full speech, go to the Multimedia section of this Web site.

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Nazareth Office Hours on July 6
Congressman Dent will host open Office Hours from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, July 6 at Nazareth Borough Council Chambers, 159 W. Center St.

Congressman Dent seeks Merchant Marine WW2 Vets
Congressman Dent's office is seeking U.S. Merchant Marine veterans who served during World War II to participate in an upcoming

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