National Politics Via Oregon

Clinton Takes On Obama’s Environmental Goals In Oregon


By Joseph Friedrichs, 4-05-08

 
 

During her visit to Oregon Saturday, Hillary Clinton told crowds in Hillsboro and Eugene that rival Democratic Sen. Barack Obama has a history of voting against the state’s environmental interests.

Clinton told more than 5,000 people in each city she visited that the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is “stacked with those who have the same mindset as George Bush and Dick Cheney.” She then pointed out that Obama supported the bill, and that she voted against it.

Clinton also praised Oregon’s lead to push for greater use of solar and wind energy and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Oregonlive.com reported. She said that her highest priority was to slash America’s dependence on imported oil, which she argued endangers both national security and the environment, the Web site reported.

Clinton visited Oregon to gain support before the state’s May 20 primary.



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