Question: Given anticipated energy prices and the availability of standard technologies, the nation's primary energy use is expected to grow 1.3 percent annually while electricity consumption is projected to increase by 1.8 percent annually.
Energy prices will probably go up.

Answer: yes

Question: Similarly, the Joint Federal Travel Regulations,7 applicable to members of
The Joint Federal Travel Regulations can be similarly used

Answer: yes

Question: Why wait for legislation, if we can act now to drive costs out of the system and lower rates for qualified mailers?
We can't act now to drive costs out of the system, so we must wait for legislation.

Answer:
no