House approves natural-gas pipeline off NYC coast
- 11/14/12 01:17 PM ET
The House passed legislation Wednesday that will allow the construction of a natural-gas pipeline off the coast of New York City, which will supply gas to Brooklyn and Queens.
The bill was seen as necessary because while the National Park Service supports the pipeline, it was not authorized to approve it.
The bill was seen as necessary because while the National Park Service supports the pipeline, it was not authorized to approve it.
The New York City Natural Gas Supply Enhancement Act, H.R. 2606, was proposed by Rep. Michael Grimm (R-N.Y.), and had already been approved by the House. The Senate approved it with non-controversial amendments, and the House passed that Senate version by voice vote.
• H.R. 6570, to amend U.S. law to require less frequent, annual reports on stimulus spending and the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP); (so the bailout is transparent to everyone, right?)
• H.R. 6116, allowing decisions by the Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands to be appealed directly to the U.S. Supreme Court; and (so that offshore entities and their losses can be bailed out)
• H.R. 5934, applying U.S. laws against contraband tobacco products in the U.S. territories. (opening lucrative black markets for insiders)
Members also debated H.R. 2453, a bill authorizing a Mark Twain commemorative coin, but will vote on this later in the week.
These bills were the only legislation considered on Wednesday, and after passage, the House moved to special order speeches.
Who profits from this pipeline? The people don't want it but the deal was passed by Congress. A Federal Congress representing 50 states agreed that NY - NJ needed a new natural gas pipeline, only after Sandy demonstrated how dangerous that could be. Because they care about your safety? Give me a break. They are making a profit at all costs. Who controls the pipelines? Who benefits from natural gas sales and distribution? That simple. They greased the wheels of Congress.
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