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House Passes ACES: An Historic Victory for Clean Energy, Energy Independence and Climate Protection

Washington, D.C. (June 26, 2009) -- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an historic comprehensive energy and climate bill, with a bi-partisan vote of 219-212. This bill is a huge step towards creating a new clean energy economy with millions of jobs that will move America to energy independence and reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming.

We are proud that Missouri's own Representatives Russ Carnahan, Emanuel Cleaver, Ike Skelton and Lacy Clay voted to create jobs, move to clean energy, and reduce global warming pollution. Passing this bill in the House wasn't easy; it took hard work and some tough compromises to get it done. Thanks to their votes, America is firmly on track to be a leader in the 21st century global economy.

Passing this legislation will help shift our country to a clean energy economy and create new jobs in manufacturing, labor and green technology. It will increase energy efficiency, help consumers save on energy bills, and protect lower-income families. And it will finally put our country on a course to limit the carbon pollution that causes global warming.

Now, the bill will move to the Senate, where it needs to be strengthened and delivered to the President's desk. With the help of our senators, we can deliver President Obama strong clean energy and climate legislation that will create clean energy jobs, reduce our dependence on dirty fuels and lead the world's effort to slow down global warming.

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