Democrat Representative Henry Waxman wants to regulate your household appliances in order to combat global warming. He also thinks President Obama should use executive orders if Congress doesn’t pass cap and trade legislation. You know, because they don’t already control enough aspects of our lives.

Representative Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) said the Obama administration should regulate oil refineries, household appliances, and even renegotiate climate treaties if Congress does not pass legislation dealing with global warming.

“The president will be taking action by executive order through his administration,” Waxman said at a press conference on Friday unveiling his Safe Climate Caucus, which will work to pressure House Republicans to take up a climate change initiative.

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