Climate Bill, WE NEED YOU!

I would think that because of the recent oil spill in the Gulf, the climate bill would be pushed to the top of the list. Unfortunately, its not simply because midterm elections could "distract" lawmakers, and the Supreme Court nominations are currently keeping them busy. This is why I have difficulty understanding our government. We have an issue now, that can be fixed now, but what do we do? Nothing; we decide to put it off until after elections in order for our so called elected officials (who are supposed to represent our nation and our people) can make a quick buck on whether or not to vote for the bill. The nation is currently loosing about 210,000 gallons of oil into the Gulf every single day, and the valve exploded on April 30th. Thats roughly 3,150,000 gallons of oil that has destroyed the habitats of ocean life, put shrimp and fish boats out of business temporarily, and wasted so much money (over 445 million.) Not only does the Climate Bill limit offshore drilling; it also is supposed to cut carbon emissions by 17% in 2020, and charge large coal-fired power plants for how much carbon they emit. This is a vital part of the bill because it will help slow down global warming, and protecting the future lives of American citizens. President Obama states that "The challenges we face — underscored by the immense tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico — are reason to redouble our efforts to reform our nation's energy policies." Let's get to it Mr. Obama!