H. R. 2454, affectionately known as Cap and Trade, passed in the House Friday thanks to the votes of eight Republican members of Congress. While it is extremely disappointing, it may have actually helped our health care fight.

We must continue to contact our Senators and tell them to vote against the Cap and Trade bill coming their way, but we cannot take our eye off of the health care ball.

You will find a new sub-tab at the top of the page under the health care tab. This is a list of Blue Dog Democrats. If you see (***) next to their names, it means they voted for Cap and Trade. You can also find the list here.

Blue Dog Democrats are extremely vulnerable in 2010 as they represent conservative or right-leaning districts. Those who chose to vote for Cap and Trade Friday are even more vulnerable. If one of these representatives is your leader, write, fax, or go visit them while they are on holiday recess. Let your neighbors know how their representative is voting against their interests.