Renton B. - Somerset, PA

Progressives should work for:* energy plan which imposes stiff taxes on autos and major consumers of oil products whichdo not meet deadlines for greatly improved efficiency; provides incentives to develop low-costalternatives to oil; treats oil industry like public utility.* tax laws which shrink gap between wealthy and others so others can do more for themselves, with less dependency upon government aid (e.g. health care, retirement income).* balanced budget amendment to Constitution, forcing Congress to adhere to plan to finance longrange expenditures, as well as short range ones (with very few exceptions such as war).