American Businesses for Clean Energy Call for Senate Action on Clean Energy and Climate Legislation

WASHINGTON, April 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued by the American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) on the delay in the introduction of energy legislation by Senators Kerry, Graham and Lieberman.  ABCE is an organization representing 3,000 businesses that support the passage of clean energy and climate legislation.

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"The American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) strongly urge the U.S. Senate to continue its efforts to move forward with a comprehensive climate and energy bill as soon as possible. American businesses, large and small, are urging Congress to act in order to make the United States a world leader in clean energy technology, reduce our dependence on foreign energy sources, and create millions of new jobs.  Senators Kerry, Graham, and Lieberman have been working diligently to craft a bill that will have bipartisan support.  This is a critical moment in the legislative debate. Now, is the time for Senate leadership and its members to act."

ABOUT ABCE

ABCE is a broad umbrella organization that shows the breadth of business support for clean energy and climate legislation. ABCE will not develop detailed policy recommendations or evaluate specific proposals since existing business coalitions already address those needs. The ABCE initiative is open to any company or business association that supports Congressional action to pass effective climate and energy legislation now. By joining the initiative, these companies are making a public statement urging Congress to act. To learn more about American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE) and to pledge support for clean energy legislation, please visit: http://www.AmericanBusinessesforCleanEnergy.org.

SOURCE American Businesses for Clean Energy (ABCE), Washington, D.C.