Posted by Tina
Talk about your basic states rights revivalTexas adds its voice to a growing number of states taking Nancy Reagans advice and applying just say no to BIG Federal Government:
The state of Texas is now in official opposition to the federal ethanol mandate. Governor Rick Perry has petitioned the Environmental Protection Agency for a one-year reprieve, and the reason is simple and increasingly familiar: Washington’s ethanol obsession is hurting the state. ** Because of the mandate to add this biofuel to gasoline, ranchers are being forced into bidding wars with ethanol plants for the grains they feed their cattle. ** Last week the EPA opened a 30-day public comment period on the Texas waiver request, the first step in what could lead to granting his request. ** The most interesting thing revealed by this effort is that EPA holds the power to stand down from the ethanol fiasco. Congress gave EPA the authority to grant such waivers in the event the ethanol mandate had unforeseen consequences. Governor Perry argues that the mess in Texas qualifies.
One small stepI’m hoping for tap dancing giants myself.