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  • 67% Oppose Upcoming ‘Ban’ on Traditional Light Bulbs

    07/15/2011 8:39:52 AM PDT · by upchuck · 39 replies
    Rasmussen Reports ^ | July 15, 2011
    One-in-five Americans (20%) say they or someone they know has bought large quantities of traditional light bulbs to use when those bulbs disappear off store shelves next year under new federal light bulb regulations. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 70% of Adults aren’t doing that themselves or don’t know anyone who is, but another 10% are not sure. The new government regulations provide for the manufacture of similar-looking bulbs that will last longer and be more energy-efficient – but also more expensive. Critics view the regulations as unnecessary government intrusion in the free market and see...