A $1.7 billion average increase in electricity costs is estimated to result in a $1.3 billion decrease in personal income and a loss of 13,000 more jobs in the region.

As federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to set a precedent for energy efficient practices.

Let's start and build a House that works for the people, because this is the people's House.

I've experienced first-hand the wonderful work organizations like J Bar J do for young people in Central Oregon and I am encouraged that the federal government is taking an active role in the Cascade Youth and Family Center.

I did not come to Washington to raise the electricity rates by as much as $40 per month as this plan would do.

Large corporations and unions know the power of being big enough to bargain for better rates.

It is up to us as lawmakers to provide the resources and streamlined processes that will enable our federal forest managers to become the best possible steward of our lands.