Voinovich Opposes Cap-and-Trade

Americans for Prosperity reports that 28 senators have signed a letter asking that cap-and-trade not be included in reconciling the budget between House and Senate versions.

Among those: “George Voinovich (R-Ohio)”. Thank you, sir.

The letter starts:

We oppose using the budget reconciliation process to expedite passage of climate legislation.

Enactment of a cap-and-trade regime is likely to influence nearly every feature of the U.S. economy. Legislation so far‐reaching should be fully vetted and given appropriate time for debate, something the budget reconciliation process does not allow. Using this procedure would circumvent normal Senate practice and would be inconsistent with the Administration’s stated goals of bipartisanship, cooperation, and openness.

That last sentence is interesting. Following that principle, nothing should be negotiated in reconciliation.

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