Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Congress debates the light bulb

The U.S. House will vote a measure designed to block the federal government's transition from traditional incandescent light bulbs to more energy-efficient options. Some GOP conservatives feel government is trying to be Big Brother.  The so-called BULB Act is expected to face an uphill battle in the Democratic-controlled Senate.

                      Dim View

The light bulb's the latest invention
That seems to be causing some tension;
Some Republicans seem to feel smothered
Over what they call being Big Brothered.
So after quite a bit of debate,
They'll try to decide the  bulb's fate.
But after the House takes its bite,
The Senate may turn out the light.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

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