Submitted by faithfull on Wed, 2007/10/24 - 3:08pm.
The Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169) would reverse the Bush Administration’s 2002 decision that the toxic “waste” created by mountaintop removal could be defined as “fill material,” and recklessly dumped into our water ways. This practice has already destroyed over 1200 miles of American headwater streams, and eliminated access to safe, clean potable water for many communities. The CWPA (HR 2169) currently has 107 co-sponsors, and a lot of momentum. But we need more to get out of committee and onto the floor.
We have 3 of 5 Democrats from TN onboard, and we need to know if Lincoln Davis, Bart Gordon, and John Tanner are “wit’ us” or “ginst us” on stopping mountaintop removal.
If you have a moment, please take a moment to call Davis (202-225-6831), Gordon (202-225-4231), and Tanner (202-225-4714), politely but forcefully asking that they co-sponsor the Clean Water Protection Act (HR 2169), and take a stand against mountaintop removal.
A quick report on our TN Dems and mountaintop removal below…
Submitted by faithfull on Wed, 2007/10/24 - 6:14pm.
He's one of the most intelligent members of the House I've ever spoken with. He knows a lot about coal, and knows that he needs to fight mountaintop removal tooth and nail to keep Tennessee's economy and environment healthy.
...please visitiLoveMountains.org or through local groups like Save Our Cumberland Mountains or United Mountain Defense.
Ive known ole Jim now for over 25 years..more conservative than me..but have always liked him & in the end does the right thing
He's one of the most intelligent members of the House I've ever spoken with. He knows a lot about coal, and knows that he needs to fight mountaintop removal tooth and nail to keep Tennessee's economy and environment healthy.
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