Energy Overhaul Bill and U.S. Manufacturing (6/29/09)

The energy overhaul bill has passed the US House of Representatives and is currently before the U.S. Senate.

The energy overhaul bill has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and is currently before the U.S. Senate. It is predicted by some that if passed and implemented, this bill will have the effect of "devastating the country's battered industrial base while pushing polluting industries to countries with lower environmental standards." John Boehner, R-Ohio, says "This is the biggest job-killing bill that has ever been on the floor of the House of Representatives."

Do you agree with these evaluations? What would the bill's impact be on manufacturing if it passes the Senate? Leave a comment below.

Teresa McPherson was the former Editor of Adhesives & Sealants Industry. She has held several editorial positions during her more than 20 years with BNP Media. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and journalism from Eastern Michigan University.