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Title: Bachmann introduces 'Light bulb freedom of choice' act (a woman's right to choose)
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KARE 11
URL Source: http://www.kare11.com/news/article/ ... ght-bulb-freedom-of-choice-act
Published: Mar 4, 2011
Author: KARE 11
Post Date: 2011-03-04 19:46:42 by Hondo68
Keywords: less government intrusion, personal light bulb choices, pro choice
Views: 4522
Comments: 4
WASHINGTON -- Minnesota congresswoman Michele Bachmann wants americans to see the light-- incandescent light, that is-- if that's the type of bulb they prefer. Bachmann reintroduced her 'Light Bulb Freedom of Choice Act' on Tuesday. It would repeal the mandate in the 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act which requires that incandescent light bulbs be phased out. "The government has no business telling an individual what kind of light bulb to buy," Bachmann said on the floor. "In 2007, Congress overstepped its bounds by mandating that only 'energy efficient' light bulbs may be sold after January 1, 2012. This mandate has sweeping effects on American families and businesses and needs serious consideration before taking effect." Bachmann's legislation calls on the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to prove that the energy efficient bulbs would lead to real savings in energy costs for consumers; that the authorized bulbs would significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions; and that the bulbs would not present a health risk for consumers, particularly those in hospitals, schools, day care centers and nursing homes. "The American people want less government intrusion into their lives, not more," Bachmann said, "and that includes staying out of their personal light bulb choices."
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#1. To: hondo68 (#0)
The compact fluorescent light bulbs are dangerous. They are filled with Mercury. If you break one, you could easily be poisoned. How is this good for the environment? It's not. This is just more government idiocy on display.
Not only that,but because of the Mercury it is a violation of EPA regulations to put them in the regular trash to be sent to landfills.
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#3. To: jwpegler, *Health*, *Hypocrisy and Hypocrites*, *Environmental News* (#1)
The compact fluorescent light bulbs are dangerous. They are filled with Mercury. If you break one, you could easily be poisoned.
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