Tammy Baldwin in the News

"...In numerous conversations we have had with Rep. Baldwin and her staff, it had become readily apparent that she has a keen understanding of the issues confronting renewable energy.  In addition, she possesses a genuine passion in support of developing alternatives to fossil fuels that will enhance this nation's energy independence and help improve our environment. 

Dave Zweifel's recent column shows just how right we were in supporting Baldwin's appointment to this very important committee.  In taking on the rail lobby, she has relied on her grasp of the issues confronting rail transportation of biofuels and its feedstocks.  In the face of strong opposition, she then showed great strength and tenacity in an insistence that our nation's railroads be prepared to service the biofuels industry..." 

"Global warming is a hot topic.  Buzzwords like 'hybrid,' 'ethanol' and 'biodiesel' have entered our everyday vernacular.  Consumers are checking out compact fluorescent lightbulbs and energy efficient appliances...And even our legislators in Washington, D.C. are feeling the heat.

'When the new Congress was sworn in in January, newly-elected Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made energy independence and climate change two of her highest priority issues and asked that the committees with jurisdiction over that issue draft legislation to do our part in combating global warming,' Rep. Tammy Baldwin said.

Baldwin, D-Madison, sits on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and its Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.  She said much of the discussion about global warming is going on there.  It's been a long road, but the committee recently passed energy independence legislation that could be debated on the House floor as soon as the end of this month..."