Issues

Energy Independence

Energy policy impacts our national security, the strength of our economy and the health of our planet. High gas prices stretch the family budget; our addiction to Middle East oil threatens our national security; and the increased consumption of fossil fuels contributes to global warming... more »

Global Climate Change

The world's leading atmospheric scientists tell us that the warming of our planet is real. It is happening as a result of human activities and is not a natural occurrence. The scientific debate is largely over ---- global climate change is a large and growing threat to our environment, our economic prosperity and our way of life ... more »

Hull Wind

The town of Hull, Massachusetts is located on a peninsula in Boston Harbor. Its population is about 10,500, which increases to over 16,000 during the summer vacation season. Electricity is supplied to the residents by the Hull Municipal Light Plant (HMLP), a municipally owned utility. Annual average power consumption is approximately 6 MW (corresponding to an energy use of approximately 53,000 MWh/yr). HMLP purchases most of its electricity at wholesale from the Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Company (MMWEC)... more »

Iraq Watch

While most of America’s attention has now shifted to Afghanistan, approximately 124,000 U.S. troops are still in Iraq. So our Oversight Subcommittee will continue to call attention to what Senator John Kerry has referred to as “the forgotten war.”... more »

Plans To Protect Nantucket Sound

In 2003, the Center for Coastal Studies released a report examining the efforts of federal and state officials during the 70s and 80s to fully protect all of Nantucket Sound. I have posted this report to my web site to make the findings widely available.... more »