Obama said the administration’s “HOMESTAR” program would reward people who buy energy-saving equipment with an on-the-spot rebate of $1,000 or more. He cast the idea as one that would save people money on utility bills, boost the economy and reduce American dependence on oil.
The plan would take the approval of Congress.
via Cash For Caulkers Rebates: [...]
In an unusual state foray into nuclear regulation, the Vermont Senate voted 26 to 4 Wednesday to block operation of the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant after 2012, citing radioactive leaks, misstatements in testimony by plant officials and other problems.
via Vermont Senate Votes to Close Nuclear Plant – NYTimes.com.
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Thanks to correspondent Terri Hansen for this story on an historic and long-awaited decision to undue one of man’s failed attempts to control nature:
The world’s largest river restoration and dam removal effort kicked off in a spirit of celebration inside the grand rotunda of Oregon’s Capitol Feb. 18.
The agreements could be a [...]
So businesses are complaining that the US EPA wants them to stop polluting Florida water. The time has come for businesses to stop jeopardizing our natural resources, health and safety in the name of their industrial profits. Water is a finite resource, and most of it has already been contaminated – our drinking water is [...]
A great new bill was introduced to Congress yesterday… Authored by Bernie Sanders (I-VT), it would create incentives and tax rebates for solar roofs and solar water heaters. The bill aims to get 10 million solar roofs and 200,000 solar heaters up and running–producing a total of 30,000 megawatts–over the next 10 years. Quite frankly, [...]
The President will respond to your questions in a live YouTube interview at the White House on Monday, February 1st, at 1:45 p.m EST. Submit now, and vote often. The deadline is Sunday at 8 p.m. EST.
YouTube – citizentube’s Channel.
President Barack Obama on Saturday sharply criticized a Supreme Court decision easing limits on campaign spending by corporations and labor unions, saying he couldn’t “think of anything more devastating to the public interest.”
via Obama Weekly Address VIDEO: President Blasts Supreme Court Over Citizens United Decision.
As chairwoman of the TARP Oversight Committee, she’s been responsible for examining the bank bailouts and the regulatory response. Warren has vocalized the concerns of many Americans – but not many politicians – who are outraged by the rampant greed that led to the crisis, and the refusal of Wall Street to take responsibility. “I [...]
Egolf said moving state funds into local banks or credit unions would benefit the New Mexico economy by freeing up local credit. “The potential size and impact of moving this money is monumental.
via New Mexico State Legislator Introduces Bill To Move State’s Money.
Stop reading the pundits’ spin. Go to the source…and figure out how to help make the changes we need:
Organizing for America | Erica Sagrans’s Blog: President Obama: “I won’t stop fighting”.
