House passes the Energy Bill in Washington

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks prior to singing H.R. 6-310, the comprehensive Energy Bill, at an enrollment ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 18, 2007. The bill increase the fuel efficiency of cars and trucks for the first time since 1975, boost production of ethanol and cut energy use in light bulbs and appliances. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)