The horrific piece of legislation known as “Cap and Trade” is also referred to as the Waxman-Markey bill, named for its sponsors Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-California) and Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts).   Despite a strong majority in the House, the bill narrowly passed with only a seven vote margin on Friday, June 26.  Forty-four House Democrats opposed the legislation including Colorado’s 3rd CD Representative John Salazar.

Congresswoman Betsy Markey voted yes.  Markey gave her reasons  during an interview on my show last week citing “green jobs” and protections for agriculture.  One thing she didn’t cite, a $2000 campaign contribution from Waxman on Thursday, June 25, the day before her yes vote on his legislation.  She also received $2000 from Congressman Jim Clyburn (D-South Carolina), House Whip, on June 24.

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