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Charlie Wilson is proud to be a CONSERVATIVE, do we need him in D.C. for another 2 years?
October 30, 3008
At last night's candidates' forum in Lisbon, Ohio, Charlie Wilson said he was proud to be a conservative and to dismantle federal programs.
Is this the type of compassionate conservatism we need in Washington for another 2 years after 8 years of such leadership from George Bush?
Charlie Wilson is proud to bail out Wall Street for 700 Billion dollars but believes Universal Health Care is a bad investment.
Charlie Wilson is proud to bail out his Wall Street campaign contributors who gave him over $460,000 over the last 2 years but believes there is no need to clean up the environment.
Charlie Wilson like all conservatives believes 21st century green technology is digging up more green grass and mountaintops and depleting our fossil fuels like coal. And he also believes coal is clean like all good conservatives.
Can we afford to keep Charlie Wilson in Washington blocking progressive ideas and innovations over the next 2 years?
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
October 30, 3008
At last night's candidates' forum in Lisbon, Ohio, Charlie Wilson said he was proud to be a conservative and to dismantle federal programs.
Is this the type of compassionate conservatism we need in Washington for another 2 years after 8 years of such leadership from George Bush?
Charlie Wilson is proud to bail out Wall Street for 700 Billion dollars but believes Universal Health Care is a bad investment.
Charlie Wilson is proud to bail out his Wall Street campaign contributors who gave him over $460,000 over the last 2 years but believes there is no need to clean up the environment.
Charlie Wilson like all conservatives believes 21st century green technology is digging up more green grass and mountaintops and depleting our fossil fuels like coal. And he also believes coal is clean like all good conservatives.
Can we afford to keep Charlie Wilson in Washington blocking progressive ideas and innovations over the next 2 years?
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
The environment and specifically Ohio's environment means a lot to me. We need to protect the natural resources that our great state has offered and could continue to offer us. Issue 2 will increase the overall health of our environment and the citizens of Ohio by reducing pollution. Clean Ohio has been successful and with a YES vote it will continue to provide great benefits to our state and its citizens.
Issue 2 is a continuation of The Clean Ohio Program for Environmental Revitalization and Conservation. The focus in on the conservation and preservation of our natural areas, open spaces, agricultural farmlands, state and local park and recreation facilities, and other public use areas. It will alsothe environmental revitalization and re-development of publicly and privately owned lands. This includes environmental remediation and the clean up of areas with contamination or pollution.
The best part of Issue 2 is that it DOES NOT RAISE TAXES and CREATES NEW JOBS in Ohio. When passes it will keep our drinking water clean and safe; protect our lakes, rivers, and streams; conserve the wildlife habitat; preserve working family farms; expand outdoor recreational opportunities; and clean up and redevelop polluted abandoned industrial sites.
Issue 2 has received bi-partisan support in the Legislature, by Governor Stickland, and Senators Voinovich and Brown. Even the argument against Issue 2 for the ballot had to be prepared by the Ohio Ballot Board because the absence of any submission of opposition.
This election day do yourself and our state a great service by voting YES on ISSUSE 2!
We need a Federal Commitment to the Apollo Energy Program.
October 29, 2008
As Green Party Candidate for Congress in the 6th district, I firmly support a Federal Commitment to the Apollo Energy Program.
Last week Randy Swisher, the executive director of the American Wind Energy Association, notified us that his organization's board of directors agreed to support The New Apollo Program. With its endorsement, AWEA became the 48th organization to sign on to the Apollo Alliance's national clean energy, good jobs economic development strategy. "We view the program as incredibly compatible with our agenda and look forward to working with you to make it a reality," wrote Swisher.
Swisher's message came just days after the Apollo Alliance finished its six state town hall tour to roll out The New Apollo Program. Our recommendations for how to scale up clean energy tools and techniques to get America's economy back on track were greeted enthusiastically everywhere we went.
In Detroit, Senator Debbie Stabenow captured the sentiments of nearly all the speakers who participated in the roll out events. "The New Apollo Program is the kind of bold program we need. We have to be bolder than we've been," she said during a program that included our President Jerome Ringo, and representatives of the governor's office, the state Legislature, union leaders, and business and environmental leaders. "The next Congress will take up proposals to curb global warming, to seek a system of cap and trade, to invest in biofuels and alternative energy."
"The $50 billion a year that The New Apollo Program proposes to invest just doesn't seem like that much money," Stabenow continued. "It's not a lot of money to spend on our future, especially when you consider the $700 billion that we just spent to bail out our banking system."
In Columbus, Ohio Governor Ted called The New Apollo Program a "win, win, win, win, win strategy." Representative Jay Inslee declared in Seattle, "To those who say over the next few months we should be passive, they're wrong. The antidote is action. The antidote is The New Apollo Program. That's how we solve economic doldrums in this country."
Senator Barbara Boxer joined Apollo Alliance Chairman Phil Angelides at the first event in San Leandro, California, where he memorably declared: "We are closing a chapter on policies that didn't work and opening a new chapter of those that do."
The solution is a dramatic change in how the United States and the world develop and use clean energy. While America's credit and stock market crisis has drained value out of industrial stocks, including shares of clean energy companies, it's temporary.
Policy responses reflect that. New Jersey this week completed a clean energy master plan designed to accelerate the development of a new way to power the Garden State. Hawaii this week approved a new energy policy designed to produce 70 percent of the state's power from clean sources by 2030, the most ambitious program of its type in the country. California's energy-efficiency policies created nearly 1.5 million jobs from 1977 to 2007.
The missing piece is a federal commitment to investment in clean energy equivalent in scale and urgency to the original Apollo program to land a man on the moon.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
October 29, 2008
As Green Party Candidate for Congress in the 6th district, I firmly support a Federal Commitment to the Apollo Energy Program.
Last week Randy Swisher, the executive director of the American Wind Energy Association, notified us that his organization's board of directors agreed to support The New Apollo Program. With its endorsement, AWEA became the 48th organization to sign on to the Apollo Alliance's national clean energy, good jobs economic development strategy. "We view the program as incredibly compatible with our agenda and look forward to working with you to make it a reality," wrote Swisher.
Swisher's message came just days after the Apollo Alliance finished its six state town hall tour to roll out The New Apollo Program. Our recommendations for how to scale up clean energy tools and techniques to get America's economy back on track were greeted enthusiastically everywhere we went.
In Detroit, Senator Debbie Stabenow captured the sentiments of nearly all the speakers who participated in the roll out events. "The New Apollo Program is the kind of bold program we need. We have to be bolder than we've been," she said during a program that included our President Jerome Ringo, and representatives of the governor's office, the state Legislature, union leaders, and business and environmental leaders. "The next Congress will take up proposals to curb global warming, to seek a system of cap and trade, to invest in biofuels and alternative energy."
"The $50 billion a year that The New Apollo Program proposes to invest just doesn't seem like that much money," Stabenow continued. "It's not a lot of money to spend on our future, especially when you consider the $700 billion that we just spent to bail out our banking system."
In Columbus, Ohio Governor Ted called The New Apollo Program a "win, win, win, win, win strategy." Representative Jay Inslee declared in Seattle, "To those who say over the next few months we should be passive, they're wrong. The antidote is action. The antidote is The New Apollo Program. That's how we solve economic doldrums in this country."
Senator Barbara Boxer joined Apollo Alliance Chairman Phil Angelides at the first event in San Leandro, California, where he memorably declared: "We are closing a chapter on policies that didn't work and opening a new chapter of those that do."
The solution is a dramatic change in how the United States and the world develop and use clean energy. While America's credit and stock market crisis has drained value out of industrial stocks, including shares of clean energy companies, it's temporary.
Policy responses reflect that. New Jersey this week completed a clean energy master plan designed to accelerate the development of a new way to power the Garden State. Hawaii this week approved a new energy policy designed to produce 70 percent of the state's power from clean sources by 2030, the most ambitious program of its type in the country. California's energy-efficiency policies created nearly 1.5 million jobs from 1977 to 2007.
The missing piece is a federal commitment to investment in clean energy equivalent in scale and urgency to the original Apollo program to land a man on the moon.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
Green Collar Jobs Can Rebuild the 6th District
October 28, 2008
Green-Collar Jobs Campaign is making huge strides in Oakland and throughout California.
As you may have heard, the launch of Oakland's first-ever Green Jobs Corps happened last week. The inaugural class of 40 young people will get comprehensive, job-linked training in green careers with solid, long-term potential.
With proper leadership, we're turning our vision of a green economy that's strong enough to lift people out of poverty into reality. But there's still more work to do.
Ella Baker Center has become a local, statewide, and national example of how solutions to the climate crisis benefit our communities, the sagging economy, AND our planet. Our Green-Collar Jobs Campaign has had the opportunity :
· Help other cities in the Bay Area launch green career training programs.
· Expand the statewide coalition of community organizations, environmentalists, labor unions, green business leaders and others who are calling for green jobs and green economic growth.
· Advocate for green job training and employment opportunities in the state capitol and across California.
Earlier this year -- California's biggest green jobs bill almost all the way through the state legislature. Now they are putting together an improved version for 2009, which will invest over $2 billion in green career education and training throughout California.
By electing Green Party Candidates we will help the Green-Collar Jobs Campaign extend our reach and strengthen our role as a valued partner in building green jobs throughout Ohio as well. Your support will also help us boost the success of programs that will prepare thousands of people for clean-energy careers.
Now is the time to invest in solutions that protect our planet's natural resources and benefit our communities' "natural resources" -- its people.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
October 28, 2008
Green-Collar Jobs Campaign is making huge strides in Oakland and throughout California.
As you may have heard, the launch of Oakland's first-ever Green Jobs Corps happened last week. The inaugural class of 40 young people will get comprehensive, job-linked training in green careers with solid, long-term potential.
With proper leadership, we're turning our vision of a green economy that's strong enough to lift people out of poverty into reality. But there's still more work to do.
Ella Baker Center has become a local, statewide, and national example of how solutions to the climate crisis benefit our communities, the sagging economy, AND our planet. Our Green-Collar Jobs Campaign has had the opportunity :
· Help other cities in the Bay Area launch green career training programs.
· Expand the statewide coalition of community organizations, environmentalists, labor unions, green business leaders and others who are calling for green jobs and green economic growth.
· Advocate for green job training and employment opportunities in the state capitol and across California.
Earlier this year -- California's biggest green jobs bill almost all the way through the state legislature. Now they are putting together an improved version for 2009, which will invest over $2 billion in green career education and training throughout California.
By electing Green Party Candidates we will help the Green-Collar Jobs Campaign extend our reach and strengthen our role as a valued partner in building green jobs throughout Ohio as well. Your support will also help us boost the success of programs that will prepare thousands of people for clean-energy careers.
Now is the time to invest in solutions that protect our planet's natural resources and benefit our communities' "natural resources" -- its people.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
Time to Rebuild America
October 27, 2008
Conventional wisdom holds that America has to get the federal budget deficit under control. John McCain and many conservatives have vowed to impose a government-wide spending freeze (excluding spending on the military, veterans, and entitlements). But cutting federal spending during a recession is a recipe for depression. To climb out of the hole that conservative economic ideology and policy has thrown us into, we need federal spending to reinvigorate economic growth. We should use this moment to make investments that will improve our future. It is time to rebuild America.
* We are looking at a deep and potentially long recession. America has lost nearly a million private-sector jobs since the beginning of the year. Home values are declining at record rates. Exports, which have been rising recently, will begin to sink as the economic downturn spreads across the globe. State and local government employment, which has also been rising, will certainly decline as layoffs are made to compensate for rising state-budget deficits. The manufacturing sector never recovered from the last recession. Consumer confidence recently plunged at the fastest rate ever. Sources
* To avoid a deeper downturn, we have to kick start our economy. The consensus among economists, even "deficit hawks" like former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, is that we need another fiscal stimulus to jumpstart economic growth. To be effective, a growth package will have to have a value of about 2-3 percent of our gross domestic product, or at least $300 billion. Congressional Democrats are looking to enact part of that--a $150 billion stimulus--before the end of 2008. Sources
* The most effective stimulus would focus on making the investments we need to generate jobs. The stimulus payments distributed this summer didn't help get the economy growing. Americans spent some of that money to pay down debt and some on goods made abroad, yielding little bang for the buck. To be more efficient, a stimulus plan should focus on making or sustaining public investments. First, it should provide aid to state and local governments to forestall deep layoffs. Second, it should extend unemployment payments and raise food stamp benefits, providing help to those who will spend the extra money. Most importantly, it should include investments that are vital to improving our future: modernizing infrastructure, promoting green buildings, and developing clean-energy technology. These investments would create jobs here in America. Economists say that such a stimulus package will yield the greatest return on the investment. In contrast, stimulus plans centered on tax cuts for the wealthy--like those proposed by Bush and McCain--tend to pull money out of circulation, generating the opposite of a stimulus effect. Sources
The conservative economic strategy risks another depression. The conservative response to our current recession is denial. John McCain said, "The only action I would take [to respond to the recession] is to correct what's got us into it. What's got us into it? Out of control spending." That's virtually the same prescription President Herbert Hoover gave as he led America deeper into the Great Depression. Like McCain, he said, "We must have insistent and determined reduction in government expenses." History emphatically shows that a short-sighted and narrow focus on deficit reduction leads to economic disaster. Sources
Progressive Solution
This is an emergency, so we have to do whatever it takes to fight our way out of recession. Conservatives balk at the short-term costs of a national growth program. But the costs of a severe recession--both short- and long-term--would be far greater.
A stimulus should be sufficient, strategic and sustained. An economic stimulus has to be of sufficient size to make a positive impact on our $15 trillion economy. It must also be strategic, making investments that are vital to our long term future. And it must be sustained, consisting not only of one-time rebates, but of years of investments that put people to work. By fostering economic growth, such a stimulus program will generate tax revenue that will help bring the budget into balance (though we'll still have to deal with Bush's top-end tax breaks, which generated record deficits even while the economy was growing).
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
October 27, 2008
Conventional wisdom holds that America has to get the federal budget deficit under control. John McCain and many conservatives have vowed to impose a government-wide spending freeze (excluding spending on the military, veterans, and entitlements). But cutting federal spending during a recession is a recipe for depression. To climb out of the hole that conservative economic ideology and policy has thrown us into, we need federal spending to reinvigorate economic growth. We should use this moment to make investments that will improve our future. It is time to rebuild America.
* We are looking at a deep and potentially long recession. America has lost nearly a million private-sector jobs since the beginning of the year. Home values are declining at record rates. Exports, which have been rising recently, will begin to sink as the economic downturn spreads across the globe. State and local government employment, which has also been rising, will certainly decline as layoffs are made to compensate for rising state-budget deficits. The manufacturing sector never recovered from the last recession. Consumer confidence recently plunged at the fastest rate ever. Sources
* To avoid a deeper downturn, we have to kick start our economy. The consensus among economists, even "deficit hawks" like former Clinton Treasury Secretary Larry Summers, is that we need another fiscal stimulus to jumpstart economic growth. To be effective, a growth package will have to have a value of about 2-3 percent of our gross domestic product, or at least $300 billion. Congressional Democrats are looking to enact part of that--a $150 billion stimulus--before the end of 2008. Sources
* The most effective stimulus would focus on making the investments we need to generate jobs. The stimulus payments distributed this summer didn't help get the economy growing. Americans spent some of that money to pay down debt and some on goods made abroad, yielding little bang for the buck. To be more efficient, a stimulus plan should focus on making or sustaining public investments. First, it should provide aid to state and local governments to forestall deep layoffs. Second, it should extend unemployment payments and raise food stamp benefits, providing help to those who will spend the extra money. Most importantly, it should include investments that are vital to improving our future: modernizing infrastructure, promoting green buildings, and developing clean-energy technology. These investments would create jobs here in America. Economists say that such a stimulus package will yield the greatest return on the investment. In contrast, stimulus plans centered on tax cuts for the wealthy--like those proposed by Bush and McCain--tend to pull money out of circulation, generating the opposite of a stimulus effect. Sources
The conservative economic strategy risks another depression. The conservative response to our current recession is denial. John McCain said, "The only action I would take [to respond to the recession] is to correct what's got us into it. What's got us into it? Out of control spending." That's virtually the same prescription President Herbert Hoover gave as he led America deeper into the Great Depression. Like McCain, he said, "We must have insistent and determined reduction in government expenses." History emphatically shows that a short-sighted and narrow focus on deficit reduction leads to economic disaster. Sources
Progressive Solution
This is an emergency, so we have to do whatever it takes to fight our way out of recession. Conservatives balk at the short-term costs of a national growth program. But the costs of a severe recession--both short- and long-term--would be far greater.
A stimulus should be sufficient, strategic and sustained. An economic stimulus has to be of sufficient size to make a positive impact on our $15 trillion economy. It must also be strategic, making investments that are vital to our long term future. And it must be sustained, consisting not only of one-time rebates, but of years of investments that put people to work. By fostering economic growth, such a stimulus program will generate tax revenue that will help bring the budget into balance (though we'll still have to deal with Bush's top-end tax breaks, which generated record deficits even while the economy was growing).
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
I'm happy to report Cedar Point is alive and apparently well, although it closes this weekend for the season.
Spouse and I visited the amusement peninsula recently -- a HalloWeekend. The park is impressively decorated with skeletons and tombstones of CP executives and former rides (the Swan Boats, Roundup, et al). It's a smaller, teen-based crowd. Roller coasters are the main attraction; for the little kids and their parents, they've got Peanuts characters and kiddie rides.
We stayed in the Sandcastle Suites, a hotel on the grounds. Like a lot of middle-aged central Ohioans, Cedar Point holds vivid childhood memories for both of us. It's like an outdoor museum.
The Lake Erie beach is unexpectedly nice and wide (albeit trucked-in fine sand), and it was fun to walk around the outside of the park. The old Breakers hotel is completely renovated; there are some really cool historical photos within its hallways.
We didn't ride any roller coasters. I did ride the Millenium Force in the early '90s, and, well, that was enough thrills for me. Just thinking about it makes me have to pee.
There is a roller coaster named The Maverick. I bought a hat that says Maverick and has a pistol embroidered on it. It makes me feel Maverick-y to wear it.
Huz and I discuss the never-ending Charles Schultz franchise while I drive the Antique Car and boom! I accidently bump the car in front of us. (Sorry! No brakes.)
Wisely, Erie County Metroparks has purchased much of the marshland around this portion of our north shore.
What I like about Cedar Point is its wholesome, affordable Ohio-yness. I've even seen Amish young people there -- pensively debating whether to ride the Demon Drop or not. It's just darn quaint how the local high school football team is known as the Sandusky Blue Streaks.
I'd have to include Cedar Point in my list of cool Ohio places.
Spouse and I visited the amusement peninsula recently -- a HalloWeekend. The park is impressively decorated with skeletons and tombstones of CP executives and former rides (the Swan Boats, Roundup, et al). It's a smaller, teen-based crowd. Roller coasters are the main attraction; for the little kids and their parents, they've got Peanuts characters and kiddie rides.
We stayed in the Sandcastle Suites, a hotel on the grounds. Like a lot of middle-aged central Ohioans, Cedar Point holds vivid childhood memories for both of us. It's like an outdoor museum.
The Lake Erie beach is unexpectedly nice and wide (albeit trucked-in fine sand), and it was fun to walk around the outside of the park. The old Breakers hotel is completely renovated; there are some really cool historical photos within its hallways.
We didn't ride any roller coasters. I did ride the Millenium Force in the early '90s, and, well, that was enough thrills for me. Just thinking about it makes me have to pee.
There is a roller coaster named The Maverick. I bought a hat that says Maverick and has a pistol embroidered on it. It makes me feel Maverick-y to wear it.
Huz and I discuss the never-ending Charles Schultz franchise while I drive the Antique Car and boom! I accidently bump the car in front of us. (Sorry! No brakes.)
Wisely, Erie County Metroparks has purchased much of the marshland around this portion of our north shore.
What I like about Cedar Point is its wholesome, affordable Ohio-yness. I've even seen Amish young people there -- pensively debating whether to ride the Demon Drop or not. It's just darn quaint how the local high school football team is known as the Sandusky Blue Streaks.
I'd have to include Cedar Point in my list of cool Ohio places.
http://www.coalisnottheanswer.org/
Vote for Dennis Spisak- Green Party Candidate-
US Congress 6th district
Vote for Dennis Spisak- Green Party Candidate-
US Congress 6th district
Charlie Wilson offers no new solutions
October 26, 2008
In a recent article regarding the race for the 6th Congressional District, Incumbent Charlie Wilson continues to offer no new solutions to issues facing the district.
Is this the type of leadership we want and need in Washington? Read the article and tell me what solutions Charlie Wilson will bring to the 6th District? Then ask yourself what solutions Dennis Spisak will bring to the district? Charlie Wilson is not worthy of re-election to Congress this year. Dennis Spisak is worthy of representing the 6th district in 2009.
Wilson challenged by Spisak, Stobbs
By PAUL GIANNAMORE, Business editor- Steubenville Herald Star
Voters will choose among three candidates for the 6th House District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Nov. 4. Incumbent Democrat Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville faces a challenge from Republican Richard "Dick" Stobbs of Dillonvale and Green Party candidate Dennis Spisak of Struthers.
The candidates responded to an e-mail questionnaire.
Experience
Wilson, 65, was elected to his first term in Congress in 2006. Prior to that, he was a state senator from 2004-06 and a state representative from 1996 to 2004, serving as minority whip in 1998 to 2000 and assistant minority leader from 2000-02. He was president of Wilson Funeral and Furniture Co. Inc. from 1966 to 2006 and served as a welder, painter and assembly line worker from 1961-65.
Stobbs, 62, is a past Belmont County sheriff and served 13 years in federal government, including three years with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington as a criminal justice specialist. He also cited a lifetime of public service including service as a volunteer firefighter and member of emergency squads, and various civic and community activities. He earned the Bronze Star for service with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.
Spisak, 49, was one of the first Green Party members elected in Ohio to the Struthers board of education in 2005. He has served as principal of Southern Local High School in Columbiana County among his 23 years of experience as an educator.
Why cast a vote
for you?
Spisak: "I am not afraid to call for health care for all Ohioans, economic justice and nothing less than a renewal of America's sense of community and promise of equal opportunity for all citizens."
Spisak said the area's representative must address "the issues facing regular citizens, not lobbyists or corporation PACs."
Stobbs: "I believe my record of service and honesty, along with my desire to 'change business as usual in Washington' makes me the best suited to represent the 6th Congressional District."
Wilson: "My goal is to always do whatever I can to stand up for working families. To that end, the focus of my first term in Congress has been the economy, energy and health care."
Wilson pointed to his vote in favor of the first minimum wage increase in more than a decade, as well as hard work to be sure the nation's energy plan includes "our area's most vital resource - coal."
Wilson said he will continue to fight for common sense health care policies including support for children's insurance, despite two vetoes by President Bush.
What is the most pressing need for the district, and what can you do to see that this need is met?
Stobbs: "I propose initiating a Jobs Action Team, composed of members from chambers of commerce, industry, agriculture, labor organizations, clergy, local government officials and interest citizens. As U.S. representative, I would seek out CEOs and corporate executives to visit the district, meet with the Jobs Action Team, encouraging them to locate in the 6th District."
Wilson: "The best service I can provide as a member of Congress is to help foster an economic environment that will lead to business expansion and job creation. Our current economic crisis has come home to roost on Main streets all across the Ohio Valley, and I am proud that I stood up to do something about it."
Spisak: "Democrats and Republicans legislate for corporations. I would legislate for the American citizen. The Democrats and Republicans got $120 million from CEOs and corporations last year. Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson got over $450,000 from lobbyists and corporate PACs last year. Who does Charlie Wilson truly represent in Washington? The time has come for a candidate that cares less about corporations and more about you. I am that candidate that is concerned about regular Americans and will make this country a better legacy for our children."
Spisak said he will not accept lobbyist or corporate PAC money if elected.
Wilson has spoken often about making the Ohio Valley the new energy corridor for future employment and to serve the nation. The three men presented their responses to that concept.
Wilson: "Alternative energy is not only a challenge, it's an incredible opportunity for our region. I work every day to make sure that the rest of the country understands that we have two resources in abundance: A dedicated work force and coal that can be cleanly used. I firmly believe these resources are key to creating an energy corridor along the Ohio River."
Wilson said an energy corridor would not only provide jobs and boost the local economy but also would provide "domestically produced energy to a country eager to wean itself off foreign energy."
Stobbs: "I do not agree with the 'energy corridor' concept, that is just a 'political buzz word' to distract voters from the incumbent's non-action as a legislator for the past 12 years. That approach is too narrow-focused and seems designed to take credit for the two significant energy projects currently under development in the southern part of the district."
Stobbs said steel and transportation, as well as agriculture, all present potential for the district.
"The future depends on the leadership of community and government leaders marketing the skills and resources of the district to bring in new business and industry to revitalize the district," he said.
Spisak: "I believe our area can become an energy corridor except I disagree with the way Mr. Wilson wants to do it."
Spisak accused Wilson of being paid $18,000 by the coal industry to support the plant.
"Burning coal-to-liquid fuel is arguably the dirtiest, most expensive energy gamble we could take. The truth is that liquid coal is plagued with economic and environmental downsides from the time the coal is mined until long after the liquid is removed from the coal," he said.
Spisak said nearly twice the global warming emissions are emitted by liquid coal than by gasoline and huge inputs of energy are required to make coal into a synthetic fuel.
He also said replacing just 10 percent of the nation's transportation fuels with liquid coal would require a 40 percent increase in coal mining, which would jeopardize long-term prospects for coal including its use as a major electricity source.
"I believe in building an energy corridor based upon renewable energy companies and manufacturers who will build and produce green jobs such as solar and wind component plants. Blue-collar jobs - to put our people back to work," he said.
Spisak described the New Apollo program (put together by the Apollo Alliance, a group of business, labor, environmental and community groups) which calls for a $500 billion over 10 years with the potential to create more than 5 million green energy jobs.
"It will accelerate the development of the nation's vast clean energy resources and move us toward energy security, climate stability and economic prosperity," Spisak said. "And it will transform America into the global leader of the new green economy."
(Giannamore can be contacted at pgiannamore@heraldstaronline.com.)
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
October 26, 2008
In a recent article regarding the race for the 6th Congressional District, Incumbent Charlie Wilson continues to offer no new solutions to issues facing the district.
Is this the type of leadership we want and need in Washington? Read the article and tell me what solutions Charlie Wilson will bring to the 6th District? Then ask yourself what solutions Dennis Spisak will bring to the district? Charlie Wilson is not worthy of re-election to Congress this year. Dennis Spisak is worthy of representing the 6th district in 2009.
Wilson challenged by Spisak, Stobbs
By PAUL GIANNAMORE, Business editor- Steubenville Herald Star
Voters will choose among three candidates for the 6th House District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives Nov. 4. Incumbent Democrat Charlie Wilson of St. Clairsville faces a challenge from Republican Richard "Dick" Stobbs of Dillonvale and Green Party candidate Dennis Spisak of Struthers.
The candidates responded to an e-mail questionnaire.
Experience
Wilson, 65, was elected to his first term in Congress in 2006. Prior to that, he was a state senator from 2004-06 and a state representative from 1996 to 2004, serving as minority whip in 1998 to 2000 and assistant minority leader from 2000-02. He was president of Wilson Funeral and Furniture Co. Inc. from 1966 to 2006 and served as a welder, painter and assembly line worker from 1961-65.
Stobbs, 62, is a past Belmont County sheriff and served 13 years in federal government, including three years with the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington as a criminal justice specialist. He also cited a lifetime of public service including service as a volunteer firefighter and member of emergency squads, and various civic and community activities. He earned the Bronze Star for service with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.
Spisak, 49, was one of the first Green Party members elected in Ohio to the Struthers board of education in 2005. He has served as principal of Southern Local High School in Columbiana County among his 23 years of experience as an educator.
Why cast a vote
for you?
Spisak: "I am not afraid to call for health care for all Ohioans, economic justice and nothing less than a renewal of America's sense of community and promise of equal opportunity for all citizens."
Spisak said the area's representative must address "the issues facing regular citizens, not lobbyists or corporation PACs."
Stobbs: "I believe my record of service and honesty, along with my desire to 'change business as usual in Washington' makes me the best suited to represent the 6th Congressional District."
Wilson: "My goal is to always do whatever I can to stand up for working families. To that end, the focus of my first term in Congress has been the economy, energy and health care."
Wilson pointed to his vote in favor of the first minimum wage increase in more than a decade, as well as hard work to be sure the nation's energy plan includes "our area's most vital resource - coal."
Wilson said he will continue to fight for common sense health care policies including support for children's insurance, despite two vetoes by President Bush.
What is the most pressing need for the district, and what can you do to see that this need is met?
Stobbs: "I propose initiating a Jobs Action Team, composed of members from chambers of commerce, industry, agriculture, labor organizations, clergy, local government officials and interest citizens. As U.S. representative, I would seek out CEOs and corporate executives to visit the district, meet with the Jobs Action Team, encouraging them to locate in the 6th District."
Wilson: "The best service I can provide as a member of Congress is to help foster an economic environment that will lead to business expansion and job creation. Our current economic crisis has come home to roost on Main streets all across the Ohio Valley, and I am proud that I stood up to do something about it."
Spisak: "Democrats and Republicans legislate for corporations. I would legislate for the American citizen. The Democrats and Republicans got $120 million from CEOs and corporations last year. Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson got over $450,000 from lobbyists and corporate PACs last year. Who does Charlie Wilson truly represent in Washington? The time has come for a candidate that cares less about corporations and more about you. I am that candidate that is concerned about regular Americans and will make this country a better legacy for our children."
Spisak said he will not accept lobbyist or corporate PAC money if elected.
Wilson has spoken often about making the Ohio Valley the new energy corridor for future employment and to serve the nation. The three men presented their responses to that concept.
Wilson: "Alternative energy is not only a challenge, it's an incredible opportunity for our region. I work every day to make sure that the rest of the country understands that we have two resources in abundance: A dedicated work force and coal that can be cleanly used. I firmly believe these resources are key to creating an energy corridor along the Ohio River."
Wilson said an energy corridor would not only provide jobs and boost the local economy but also would provide "domestically produced energy to a country eager to wean itself off foreign energy."
Stobbs: "I do not agree with the 'energy corridor' concept, that is just a 'political buzz word' to distract voters from the incumbent's non-action as a legislator for the past 12 years. That approach is too narrow-focused and seems designed to take credit for the two significant energy projects currently under development in the southern part of the district."
Stobbs said steel and transportation, as well as agriculture, all present potential for the district.
"The future depends on the leadership of community and government leaders marketing the skills and resources of the district to bring in new business and industry to revitalize the district," he said.
Spisak: "I believe our area can become an energy corridor except I disagree with the way Mr. Wilson wants to do it."
Spisak accused Wilson of being paid $18,000 by the coal industry to support the plant.
"Burning coal-to-liquid fuel is arguably the dirtiest, most expensive energy gamble we could take. The truth is that liquid coal is plagued with economic and environmental downsides from the time the coal is mined until long after the liquid is removed from the coal," he said.
Spisak said nearly twice the global warming emissions are emitted by liquid coal than by gasoline and huge inputs of energy are required to make coal into a synthetic fuel.
He also said replacing just 10 percent of the nation's transportation fuels with liquid coal would require a 40 percent increase in coal mining, which would jeopardize long-term prospects for coal including its use as a major electricity source.
"I believe in building an energy corridor based upon renewable energy companies and manufacturers who will build and produce green jobs such as solar and wind component plants. Blue-collar jobs - to put our people back to work," he said.
Spisak described the New Apollo program (put together by the Apollo Alliance, a group of business, labor, environmental and community groups) which calls for a $500 billion over 10 years with the potential to create more than 5 million green energy jobs.
"It will accelerate the development of the nation's vast clean energy resources and move us toward energy security, climate stability and economic prosperity," Spisak said. "And it will transform America into the global leader of the new green economy."
(Giannamore can be contacted at pgiannamore@heraldstaronline.com.)
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: [votespisak.org]
UPSET THE SETUP!
Elect Green Party candidate Dennis Spisak to U.S. Congress- District 6th!
The democrats and republicans just handed Wall Street a $700 BILLION BAIL OUT but they want us to believe that UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE is a bad investment.
Dennis Spisak believes that Americans should no longer have to worry about losing coverage if they lose or change their job. Employers should no longer have to worry about the ever-increasing costs of health care.
The democrats and republicans are willing to spend $700 Billion to clean up the mess that their greedy campaign contributors on Wall Street created but they drag their feet on cleaning up the environment. Both major party presidential candidates support nuclear power and off shore drilling.
Dennis Spisak believes that we must depend less on fossil fuels in the future and more on renewable energies sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. He supports efforts "green economic efforts such as the New Apollo Program which is a comprehensive economic investment strategy to build America's 21st century clean energy economy.
Vote GREEN! ~www.votespisak.org~Vote GREEN!~www.votespisak.org Qualifications and Experience:A former High School Principal Dennis Spisak is a member of the Struthers Board of Education.He has served on the OASSA Athletic Committee on the OASSA Legislative Committee, and on the committees to design, create, and develop the constitution and by-laws for the Inter-Tri County League.Dennis Spisak has experience and knowledge in the areas of budget development and management, school/community relations, human resource development and evaluation, negotiations, construction, levy and bond issue passage.
Democrats and Republicans legislate for corporations. I would legislate for the American people. The Democrats and Republicans got $120 million dollars from CEOs and corporations last year. Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson got over $450,000 from lobbyists and corporate PACs last year. Who does Charlie Wilson truly represent in Washington? I will not accept any Lobbyist or Corporate PAC money if elected to Congress.Vote GREEN! www.votespisak.orgVote GREEN! www.votespisak.org Vote GREEN!
Elect Green Party candidate Dennis Spisak to U.S. Congress- District 6th!
The democrats and republicans just handed Wall Street a $700 BILLION BAIL OUT but they want us to believe that UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE is a bad investment.
Dennis Spisak believes that Americans should no longer have to worry about losing coverage if they lose or change their job. Employers should no longer have to worry about the ever-increasing costs of health care.
The democrats and republicans are willing to spend $700 Billion to clean up the mess that their greedy campaign contributors on Wall Street created but they drag their feet on cleaning up the environment. Both major party presidential candidates support nuclear power and off shore drilling.
Dennis Spisak believes that we must depend less on fossil fuels in the future and more on renewable energies sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. He supports efforts "green economic efforts such as the New Apollo Program which is a comprehensive economic investment strategy to build America's 21st century clean energy economy.
Vote GREEN! ~www.votespisak.org~Vote GREEN!~www.votespisak.org Qualifications and Experience:A former High School Principal Dennis Spisak is a member of the Struthers Board of Education.He has served on the OASSA Athletic Committee on the OASSA Legislative Committee, and on the committees to design, create, and develop the constitution and by-laws for the Inter-Tri County League.Dennis Spisak has experience and knowledge in the areas of budget development and management, school/community relations, human resource development and evaluation, negotiations, construction, levy and bond issue passage.
Democrats and Republicans legislate for corporations. I would legislate for the American people. The Democrats and Republicans got $120 million dollars from CEOs and corporations last year. Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson got over $450,000 from lobbyists and corporate PACs last year. Who does Charlie Wilson truly represent in Washington? I will not accept any Lobbyist or Corporate PAC money if elected to Congress.Vote GREEN! www.votespisak.orgVote GREEN! www.votespisak.org Vote GREEN!
I have been watching the candidates trying to see if either kniows anything about renewable energy and I hear them both in the debates talking about "Clean Coal". OMG, they are both walking around like lobbyist lapdogs parroting the corrupt utility lobby junk about "Clean Coal"
The opportunity that I promote today is the ability to have your own windmills for residental, communities, schools, farmers and ranchers. The economic opportunity for wind power is for ALL individuals and landowners, not just power companies and super rich developers. Windpower, its benefits, and economics are fully scaleable all the way down to a residential wind turbine.
See Article:
Net Metering Battleground That's where the issue is AT!
Helping homeowners build and install wind/solar hybrid systems is a really fun way to make a living. We have kits starting at just under a thousand bucks and going up to whatever size project a customer needs.
We even sell larger community sized wind turbines for school districts or local government projects. Anyway, the best selling is the smaller rooftop mounted turbines that connect with a solar panel to give clean reliable power.
You see, since the wind is stronger in the winter months, sun is stronger in the summer months, we designed a system that is attractively priced, that gives an even flow of energy year round. Many interested in home wind power are exploring homegrown junkyard turbines to build yourself. I think it's great to check out the home grown turbine kits and plans, but they will look like what they are when finished. They will not look like these kits that we sell. For most people, a professionally designed high tech kit is the way to to. It's way simpler to assemble and put up and is simply more attractive at the home. My starter kits put out far more reliably and will perform much better. Small DIY Wind Turbine Generator Kits
See Small Wind Turbine Tax Credit
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The opportunity that I promote today is the ability to have your own windmills for residental, communities, schools, farmers and ranchers. The economic opportunity for wind power is for ALL individuals and landowners, not just power companies and super rich developers. Windpower, its benefits, and economics are fully scaleable all the way down to a residential wind turbine.
See Article:
Net Metering Battleground That's where the issue is AT!
Helping homeowners build and install wind/solar hybrid systems is a really fun way to make a living. We have kits starting at just under a thousand bucks and going up to whatever size project a customer needs.
We even sell larger community sized wind turbines for school districts or local government projects. Anyway, the best selling is the smaller rooftop mounted turbines that connect with a solar panel to give clean reliable power.
You see, since the wind is stronger in the winter months, sun is stronger in the summer months, we designed a system that is attractively priced, that gives an even flow of energy year round. Many interested in home wind power are exploring homegrown junkyard turbines to build yourself. I think it's great to check out the home grown turbine kits and plans, but they will look like what they are when finished. They will not look like these kits that we sell. For most people, a professionally designed high tech kit is the way to to. It's way simpler to assemble and put up and is simply more attractive at the home. My starter kits put out far more reliably and will perform much better. Small DIY Wind Turbine Generator Kits
See Small Wind Turbine Tax Credit
build a wind generator, build wind generator, electric generator wind, electric wind generators, home wind generator, homemade wind generator, residential wind generators, sunforce wind generator, vertical wind generator, wind a generator, wind generator, wind generator how to, wind power generator, wind turbine generator
US's First Feed-In-Tariff For Solar Power Could Be Adopted by Gainesville, Florida, Why not Ohio?
October 21, 2008
reported by Matthew McDermott, Brooklyn, NY on 10.17.08
Now that the legislative dust seems to have settled and the issue of renewable energy tax incentives resolved, at least for the time being, in the United States it might be tempting to overlook the following announcement coming out of Gainesville, Florida, but you shouldn't.
In a plan outlined on Monday, Gainesville has indicated that it is considering adopting feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy along the lines of the program which has enabled Germany to become a world leader in the industry.
If adopted, the plan would be the first of its kind in the nation:
Utility Guarantees Price for 20 Years
Under the program Gainesville Regional Utilities will buy all of the electricity produced by solar PV systems at a guaranteed rate per kilowatt-hour for the next 20 years. Current net metering and renewable energy rebate programs will be replaced with this feed-in-tariff.
In touting the program, assistant general manager for GRU strategic planning Ed Regan said "People are putting their pension funds into solar panels, holding companies are investing in renewable energy. These are great investments because there's a guaranteed price backed by German credit; in this case GRU's credit is probably just as good."
The Feed-in-Tariff Advantage
While it may seem to be splitting policy hairs, there really is a substantial difference both in theory and practice between feed-in-tariffs and the more common net metering.
Under a feed-in-tariff the cost of spurring innovation by guaranteeing a certain rate for renewable energy is spread across all utility customers, with all of the electricity produced being feed into the electric grid. In Germany, the cost of the feed-in-tariff program amounts to about a 2% increase to an average families monthly electricity costs.
Cheaper to Run, Symbolically Important
Ultimately this results in the program being able to operate independent of the tax system, cost less to administer than other renewable energy promotion programs, and provide a more stable investment environment. It also important symbolically, as it represents a more significant communal commitment to renewable energy than other promotion programs, which focus on the advantage to the individual first.
A Sign of Things to Come?
Anecdotally it's worth noting that the German program, which extends back into the 1990s, but has really come into its own in the past five years or so, began at the municipal level and was only later adopted nationally. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come in the United States.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
October 21, 2008
reported by Matthew McDermott, Brooklyn, NY on 10.17.08
Now that the legislative dust seems to have settled and the issue of renewable energy tax incentives resolved, at least for the time being, in the United States it might be tempting to overlook the following announcement coming out of Gainesville, Florida, but you shouldn't.
In a plan outlined on Monday, Gainesville has indicated that it is considering adopting feed-in-tariffs for renewable energy along the lines of the program which has enabled Germany to become a world leader in the industry.
If adopted, the plan would be the first of its kind in the nation:
Utility Guarantees Price for 20 Years
Under the program Gainesville Regional Utilities will buy all of the electricity produced by solar PV systems at a guaranteed rate per kilowatt-hour for the next 20 years. Current net metering and renewable energy rebate programs will be replaced with this feed-in-tariff.
In touting the program, assistant general manager for GRU strategic planning Ed Regan said "People are putting their pension funds into solar panels, holding companies are investing in renewable energy. These are great investments because there's a guaranteed price backed by German credit; in this case GRU's credit is probably just as good."
The Feed-in-Tariff Advantage
While it may seem to be splitting policy hairs, there really is a substantial difference both in theory and practice between feed-in-tariffs and the more common net metering.
Under a feed-in-tariff the cost of spurring innovation by guaranteeing a certain rate for renewable energy is spread across all utility customers, with all of the electricity produced being feed into the electric grid. In Germany, the cost of the feed-in-tariff program amounts to about a 2% increase to an average families monthly electricity costs.
Cheaper to Run, Symbolically Important
Ultimately this results in the program being able to operate independent of the tax system, cost less to administer than other renewable energy promotion programs, and provide a more stable investment environment. It also important symbolically, as it represents a more significant communal commitment to renewable energy than other promotion programs, which focus on the advantage to the individual first.
A Sign of Things to Come?
Anecdotally it's worth noting that the German program, which extends back into the 1990s, but has really come into its own in the past five years or so, began at the municipal level and was only later adopted nationally. Hopefully this is a sign of things to come in the United States.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
Help Keep the Economy Rolling
October 20, 2008
First, I would like to thank all the voters and supporters we met down in Athens, Ohio while campaigning down there this past weekend.....
The $700 billion economic rescue plan may have kept us from going over the edge, but we must look beyond the bailout to bring back jobs, reduce our energy bills, or revive our crumbling factories.
For that, America needs a long-term plan to turn our economy around. We need a plan that features practical solutions to end our addiction to oil, reduce energy costs, and create millions of green jobs. The Apollo Alliance has that plan - but you still haven't given it your support,
Sign on to the New Apollo Program - get America's economy back on track!
It's easy to throw up our hands and think we can't do anything about the economy, but we can. And right now, with the nation searching desperately for answers, we've got a window of opportunity.
Thousands of people like you have signed on to the plan already, and we're setting out to double our total by Election Day - so we need you to take action and tell your friends.
Here's how the plan works:
1. Rebuild America clean and green, with energy efficient buildings and factories, mass transit, and renewable power sources.
2. Make it in America - rebuild the U.S. auto industry to produce efficient cars and trucks, and create new green jobs in clean energy manufacturing.
3. Help America compete, by investing in American-made clean energy technologies - instead of falling behind countries in Asia and Europe.
4. In the process, we create 5 million green-collar jobs - and train and educate people from across the economic spectrum to fill them.
This is possible, all of it. In fact it's already happening, from shuttered factories now producing energy efficient cars to Midwest cities revitalized by wind energy.
We've crunched the numbers. We've figured out how a "cap and invest" system can fund the plan. And we've built an unprecedented coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders who believe this is what our country needs.
Together we can make the green economy a reality.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
October 20, 2008
First, I would like to thank all the voters and supporters we met down in Athens, Ohio while campaigning down there this past weekend.....
The $700 billion economic rescue plan may have kept us from going over the edge, but we must look beyond the bailout to bring back jobs, reduce our energy bills, or revive our crumbling factories.
For that, America needs a long-term plan to turn our economy around. We need a plan that features practical solutions to end our addiction to oil, reduce energy costs, and create millions of green jobs. The Apollo Alliance has that plan - but you still haven't given it your support,
Sign on to the New Apollo Program - get America's economy back on track!
It's easy to throw up our hands and think we can't do anything about the economy, but we can. And right now, with the nation searching desperately for answers, we've got a window of opportunity.
Thousands of people like you have signed on to the plan already, and we're setting out to double our total by Election Day - so we need you to take action and tell your friends.
Here's how the plan works:
1. Rebuild America clean and green, with energy efficient buildings and factories, mass transit, and renewable power sources.
2. Make it in America - rebuild the U.S. auto industry to produce efficient cars and trucks, and create new green jobs in clean energy manufacturing.
3. Help America compete, by investing in American-made clean energy technologies - instead of falling behind countries in Asia and Europe.
4. In the process, we create 5 million green-collar jobs - and train and educate people from across the economic spectrum to fill them.
This is possible, all of it. In fact it's already happening, from shuttered factories now producing energy efficient cars to Midwest cities revitalized by wind energy.
We've crunched the numbers. We've figured out how a "cap and invest" system can fund the plan. And we've built an unprecedented coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders who believe this is what our country needs.
Together we can make the green economy a reality.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
And you can do something about it!
The Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC) is encouraging Columbia Gas customers to speak out about the company's proposed $87.8 million rate hike.
If approved by the PUCO, the fixed monthly charge paid by customers will increase from $6.50 per month to $13.00 and eventually $19.50 per month.
This change in the rate structure will result in lower-usage, lower-income customers carrying more of the burden and also remove much of the incentive customers have to conserve energy, since usage will now make up a smaller portion of their bill.
Ohioans can voice their opinions about the proposed rate increase on the following dates:
● Salem, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Kent State University, Room 101/Lecture Hall 2491 St. Rt. 45 South
● Springfield, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Springfield City Hall, City Forum - First Floor 76 East High Street
● Mansfield, Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Mansfield City Council Chambers 30 North Diamond Street
● Columbus, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. Wolfe Park Shelter House 105 Park Drive
● Athens, Monday, Nov. 10, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Athens Community Center 701 East State Street, Suite 201
● Toledo, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Bowsher High School 2200 Arlington Avenue
● Parma, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at 12:30 p.m. Parma City Hall, Council Chambers 6611 Ridge Road
● Lorain, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. Lorain City Hall, Council Chambers 200 West Erie Avenue
Can't make it? You can also make yourself heard by writing to the following address:
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Attn: Docketing Division
Case Number: 08-0072-GA-AIR
180 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Trees have been the topic of discussion in our neighborhood lately -- which is a good thing because we're surrounded by McCain/Palin signs and I don't want to get into political discussions with my neighbors. Trees are a good neutral topic. We're all 100% in favor of trees.
We lost three of four trees in our small yard last month due to the freakish windstorm. (The term freakish may be overused when applied to weather, but I have never seen trees in Ohio twist so violently. The rainless wind and brevity of the storm made it even weirder.)
Along with the loss of shade, privacy and nice foilage, we lost a place to hang a birdfeeder, and hence the birds. Lately I've been noticing the Red-Bellied Southwest Airlines birds. So many pilots seem to use Ohio Stadium as a navigational tool. The prongs of the Shoe -- when it was a horseshoe, anyway -- point South.
The sky got bigger around our house. Unfortunately, star-gazing didn't improve much because it's too bright here in suburbia.
Our homeowners insurance didn't cover even half the cost of tree felling and cleanup (a nine-man crew). And insurance doesn't cover the cost of tree replacement.
Like relatives, many people are so attached to their trees, they feel they are irreplaceable. My neighbors have been pampering their old giant elm for years with tree doctor appointments and manicures. They've finally made the decision to take it down and they talk about it with regret as if they're removing grandpa's oxygen mask. (We like these neighbors a lot, even if they are Republicans.)
While old trees are priceless, good nursery-stock trees aren't cheap. Rule of thumb: $300 to have a 6-12 ft. sapling delivered and planted. (Serious tree planters may want to contact ODNR/Division of Forestry for advice on mass plantings.)
I put a lot of effort into selecting new trees. They have to be the right size, shape and color for the planting site, and there are other more subtle considerations. Some varieties of Magnolia trees, for example, will grow just fine in Ohio but they seem like too Southern of a tree for us Yankees.
After careful consideration, stump removal, planting site preparation and a swipe of a credit card, I decided on an international mix: a Crimson King Norway Maple, Fireglow Japanese Red Maple and Ohio Pioneer Hawthorn. The latter is a thornless variety, developed at OSU-Wooster. I liked the name.
The trees were planted Thursday and I'm pleased with my purchase. It will be years before the branches on these little trees will be sturdy enough to support a birdfeeder, but at least the tree compliments will distract my neighbors until after the election.
A Wall Street Journal editorial disapprovingly lists the following horrifying legislation likely to pass under a "liberal supermajority":
- Prescription Drug Price Controls
- Union Card Check
- "Defunding" of the War in Iraq (a Democratic commander-in-chief would end the war without "defunding" it)
- Representation for D.C.
- Windfall Profits Tax on the oil industry
- Increased regulation in the financial, telecom and biotech industries
- Roll-back of the Bush tax cuts for the wealthy
- Cap and trade to address global warming
- Election-day registration
While the Journal makes this out to be an agenda of radicalism, you'll find most of them are overwhelmingly supported: 87% support allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, 2/3rds of Americans think the war in Iraq is wrong, majorities in both parties support a rep for DC, 7x more people would be more likely to vote for a President that was a "strong environmentalist" than would be less likely to vote for one and support for cap and trade is around 60%
So, if these proposals sounds like your own private hell, you may want to consider life in Israel, Poland or the Cayman Islands or apply for a job on the Journal's opinion page.
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has repeatedly boasted about his record on the environment and energy issues. His website touts McCain’s “longstanding commitment to conserving America’s natural resources and promoting environmental stewardship,” for example.
Today, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released its 2008 National Environmental Scorecard — giving McCain a 0 percent rating. The scorecard ranks members of Congress on 11 key votes based on “the consensus of experts from about 20 respected environmental and conservation organizations.” McCain received a “0″ because he missed every one of those votes:
McCain’s environmental record isn’t so poor just because he’s been absent. His lifetime LCV rating is 24 percent, with his highest rating at only 56 percent in 2003-2004. McCain has voted against tax incentives for renewable energy, updating building code standards for energy efficiency, and modernization of the electricity grid. Furthermore, he does not support any increases in fuel efficiency above existing law.
McCain curiously said in August, “I have not missed any crucial vote” on energy legislation.
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We need more SolSil Plants in the Ohio Valley
October14, 2008
From the Marietta, Ohio Times
The proposed location of a new 150,000-square-foot, high-purity silicon production facility in Waterford Township by Solsil Inc. is great news for Janee Pugh of Waterford.
"It sounds fabulous to me; we're losing jobs faster than we can bring new ones in. We need good-paying jobs," she said.
"I also have two sons in their early 20s. One is in college, and the other works for a printing company, but they both could use a good job," Pugh added.
Solsil, a subsidiary of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., produces silicon that is used in photovoltaic solar cells.
In August it was learned that the company is considering a 47-acre site along Wells Road in Waterford Township to build the $56 million project that would provide 350 jobs within its first three years of operation.
Since then, state and local officials have been working to make the proposed facility a reality for Ohio. On Sept. 29, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher announced approval of a $10 million low-interest loan package by the state Development Financing Advisory Council.
"It's looking good, and the project's still not finalized, but we're getting closer," said Mike Jacoby, executive director of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority.
"Our next step is for the state Controlling Board to sign off on the deal, but that's more of a formality," he said. "If we've made it to this stage, I don't expect any difficulties.
"After the board approval, we have to close on the deal, but it's my belief that (Solsil) has every intention of doing this project," Jacoby added.
A local tax incentive financing package is also being assembled, but has not been completed yet.
"But that process is not as time-sensitive as the state financing," Jacoby said.
He said Solsil is negotiating a 20-year lease with the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority for the manufacturing, warehouse, office and laboratory complex.
Jacoby noted that Globe Specialty Metals, headquartered in New York, is also planning to reopen a similar Solsil production facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Solsil supplies silicon to manufacturers of silicon ingots, wafers and solar photovoltaic cells that are used to generate electricity from sunlight.
Globe Specialty Metals acquired 81 percent of Solsil in January. Globe is among the world's largest producers of metallurgical and chemical-grade silicon, with more than 40 years experience in silicon manufacturing.
In 2006, the company bought Globe Metallurgical Inc., headquartered in Beverly. Globe Metallurgical is the largest silicon metal manufacturer in North America and the largest specialty ferroalloy manufacturer in the U.S.
Solsil Inc. currently has its main offices and operations in a portion of the Globe Metallurgical facility in Beverly.
ELECT!!!!
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Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
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548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
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October14, 2008
From the Marietta, Ohio Times
The proposed location of a new 150,000-square-foot, high-purity silicon production facility in Waterford Township by Solsil Inc. is great news for Janee Pugh of Waterford.
"It sounds fabulous to me; we're losing jobs faster than we can bring new ones in. We need good-paying jobs," she said.
"I also have two sons in their early 20s. One is in college, and the other works for a printing company, but they both could use a good job," Pugh added.
Solsil, a subsidiary of Globe Specialty Metals, Inc., produces silicon that is used in photovoltaic solar cells.
In August it was learned that the company is considering a 47-acre site along Wells Road in Waterford Township to build the $56 million project that would provide 350 jobs within its first three years of operation.
Since then, state and local officials have been working to make the proposed facility a reality for Ohio. On Sept. 29, Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher announced approval of a $10 million low-interest loan package by the state Development Financing Advisory Council.
"It's looking good, and the project's still not finalized, but we're getting closer," said Mike Jacoby, executive director of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority.
"Our next step is for the state Controlling Board to sign off on the deal, but that's more of a formality," he said. "If we've made it to this stage, I don't expect any difficulties.
"After the board approval, we have to close on the deal, but it's my belief that (Solsil) has every intention of doing this project," Jacoby added.
A local tax incentive financing package is also being assembled, but has not been completed yet.
"But that process is not as time-sensitive as the state financing," Jacoby said.
He said Solsil is negotiating a 20-year lease with the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority for the manufacturing, warehouse, office and laboratory complex.
Jacoby noted that Globe Specialty Metals, headquartered in New York, is also planning to reopen a similar Solsil production facility in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Solsil supplies silicon to manufacturers of silicon ingots, wafers and solar photovoltaic cells that are used to generate electricity from sunlight.
Globe Specialty Metals acquired 81 percent of Solsil in January. Globe is among the world's largest producers of metallurgical and chemical-grade silicon, with more than 40 years experience in silicon manufacturing.
In 2006, the company bought Globe Metallurgical Inc., headquartered in Beverly. Globe Metallurgical is the largest silicon metal manufacturer in North America and the largest specialty ferroalloy manufacturer in the U.S.
Solsil Inc. currently has its main offices and operations in a portion of the Globe Metallurgical facility in Beverly.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
For now, for future, lead energy crusade
October 16, 2008
In Monday's Editorial, The Des Moines Register wrote "For today's America, continued reliance on oil, some of it imported from unstable regimes, increases the risk of economic disruption, terrorism and war. For generations unborn, continued reliance on oil and its sister fossil fuels threatens the cataclysmic consequences of an altered climate, triggering flooding, drought and hunger.
Yet from this peril emerges great promise: The nation that develops the successors to fossil fuels will become the economic leader of the 21st century and could usher in the possibility of a more prosperous, peaceful world…
Commit to increasing energy efficiency, developing affordable plug-in hybrid or electric cars, tapping wind and solar energy to produce electricity cleanly and setting up a system that will cap greenhouse-gas pollutants and create a market for trading emission rights…
Increase national security today by lessening oil dependence and will begin confronting the greatest scientific and technical challenge in the history of mankind."
That is what this race for 6th District Congress comes down to. Incumbent Charlie Wilson wants to continue using fossil fuels like coal to keep America behind with 19th century technology.
Green Candidate Dennis Spisak wants renewable energy manufacturing plants and companies to help create new jobs for the poor, working, and middle class. He wants to end our dependence on fossil fuels.
The question to be answered on November 4th is what path you want the 6th district to take for the future?
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
October 16, 2008
In Monday's Editorial, The Des Moines Register wrote "For today's America, continued reliance on oil, some of it imported from unstable regimes, increases the risk of economic disruption, terrorism and war. For generations unborn, continued reliance on oil and its sister fossil fuels threatens the cataclysmic consequences of an altered climate, triggering flooding, drought and hunger.
Yet from this peril emerges great promise: The nation that develops the successors to fossil fuels will become the economic leader of the 21st century and could usher in the possibility of a more prosperous, peaceful world…
Commit to increasing energy efficiency, developing affordable plug-in hybrid or electric cars, tapping wind and solar energy to produce electricity cleanly and setting up a system that will cap greenhouse-gas pollutants and create a market for trading emission rights…
Increase national security today by lessening oil dependence and will begin confronting the greatest scientific and technical challenge in the history of mankind."
That is what this race for 6th District Congress comes down to. Incumbent Charlie Wilson wants to continue using fossil fuels like coal to keep America behind with 19th century technology.
Green Candidate Dennis Spisak wants renewable energy manufacturing plants and companies to help create new jobs for the poor, working, and middle class. He wants to end our dependence on fossil fuels.
The question to be answered on November 4th is what path you want the 6th district to take for the future?
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
Apollo Energy Program Rolls Into Ohio, Where was Charlie Wilson?
October 15, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Phil Angelides, the chairman of the Apollo Alliance, pulled into Ohio's capital early last week to "raise the banner of The New Apollo Program," and called the organization's 10-year, $500 billion plan a "sweeping investment program to put Americans back to work."
Moments later Ohio's Democratic Governor Ted Strickland declared his unqualified support for the plan. "If we do what The New Apollo Program encourages the next president and Congress to do we will see a renaissance in America's and Ohio's economy. I am happy to do what we can as Buckeyes to facilitate this effort."
Representative Jay Inslee, a Democrat of Washington State, who is helping us roll out The New Apollo Program in Seattle on Friday, also attended the event here. His view: Ohio is a logical place for clean energy investment. The state uses more energy than all but five other states. It just approved a renewable energy standard for state utilities, and enjoys robust capacity in its agricultural, research, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. Those are the building blocks of a clean energy sector. Ohio also has history, reflected in the inventiveness of Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers, who were born and raised in Ohio, and characterized by the courage of John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, two more native Ohioans.
"This is the place for The New Apollo Program, and the time for Apollo," said Inslee. "Some may not think this is the time for bold ideas. But this is exactly the time. These are the moments that see the United States rally around optimism and confidence. The New Apollo Program is the perfect challenge because it attacks the thing that challenges us right now, our fear and our confidence."
The nation's economy and the federal credit bailout were very much on the minds of journalists and union members who attended the event, which was held at the IBEW Training Center on Goodale Boulevard. Angelides addressed the point directly. "If we can afford $85 billion to rescue AIG," he said, "we can afford $50 billion a year to put our own people back to work."
Phil added: "There is every reason to believe that Ohio can be at the forefront of these investment dollars. We think if we do this right, Ohio can create 400,000 green collar jobs."
Indeed, unemployment is rising in Ohio, and currently sits at 7.4 percent, a 1.7 percent increase since 2007 and the highest it has been in the last decade. That means that over 444,000 Ohio workers are currently without jobs. Ohio lost almost 7,000 jobs just in the month of August, and a total of 90,000 jobs have been lost since last year. Manufacturing has been hit the hardest - Ohio lost over 15,000 manufacturing jobs in the last 12 months. Additionally, over 5,900 construction jobs were lost over the past year.
Still, there are bright spots. The U.S. Conference of Mayors estimates that there are currently 16,884 green jobs in Ohio. These jobs are focused on renewable energy, biofuels, and energy efficiency. They include jobs in the renewable power, agriculture, engineering, research, manufacturing, construction, and government sectors.
· A $500 billion federal investment in clean energy would generate an additional $233 billion in ongoing economic stimulus (GDP, personal income, and retail sales).
· Of the $500 billion federal investment, $22 billion would go to Ohio.
· A $22 billion federal investment in Ohio would create 155,899 direct, permanent jobs over 10 years, including:
o 42,855 on-site manufacturing jobs
o 17,756 on-site construction jobs
o 4,265 transportation jobs
A broader calculation takes into account not only direct jobs, but also indirect and induced jobs created. These include jobs such as materials transportation, retail sales, business services, accounting, and other support services.
Calculating the broader employment impacts, based on data from the Center for American Progress:
· Start with a proposal to invest $100 billion over 2 years, with a $3.66 billion federal investment in Ohio. Scaled up to meet our proposal of a $500 billion federal investment over 10 years, this would mean a federal investment of $18.3 billion in Ohio.
· This $18.3 billion federal investment would result in a total of 401,800 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Ohio over 10 years.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2008
Where was Charlie Wilson? Oh, Because Coal and Fossil Fuels were not mentioned, Charlie's coal lobbyists probably told him to stay home or in Florida.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
October 15, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Phil Angelides, the chairman of the Apollo Alliance, pulled into Ohio's capital early last week to "raise the banner of The New Apollo Program," and called the organization's 10-year, $500 billion plan a "sweeping investment program to put Americans back to work."
Moments later Ohio's Democratic Governor Ted Strickland declared his unqualified support for the plan. "If we do what The New Apollo Program encourages the next president and Congress to do we will see a renaissance in America's and Ohio's economy. I am happy to do what we can as Buckeyes to facilitate this effort."
Representative Jay Inslee, a Democrat of Washington State, who is helping us roll out The New Apollo Program in Seattle on Friday, also attended the event here. His view: Ohio is a logical place for clean energy investment. The state uses more energy than all but five other states. It just approved a renewable energy standard for state utilities, and enjoys robust capacity in its agricultural, research, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. Those are the building blocks of a clean energy sector. Ohio also has history, reflected in the inventiveness of Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers, who were born and raised in Ohio, and characterized by the courage of John Glenn and Neil Armstrong, two more native Ohioans.
"This is the place for The New Apollo Program, and the time for Apollo," said Inslee. "Some may not think this is the time for bold ideas. But this is exactly the time. These are the moments that see the United States rally around optimism and confidence. The New Apollo Program is the perfect challenge because it attacks the thing that challenges us right now, our fear and our confidence."
The nation's economy and the federal credit bailout were very much on the minds of journalists and union members who attended the event, which was held at the IBEW Training Center on Goodale Boulevard. Angelides addressed the point directly. "If we can afford $85 billion to rescue AIG," he said, "we can afford $50 billion a year to put our own people back to work."
Phil added: "There is every reason to believe that Ohio can be at the forefront of these investment dollars. We think if we do this right, Ohio can create 400,000 green collar jobs."
Indeed, unemployment is rising in Ohio, and currently sits at 7.4 percent, a 1.7 percent increase since 2007 and the highest it has been in the last decade. That means that over 444,000 Ohio workers are currently without jobs. Ohio lost almost 7,000 jobs just in the month of August, and a total of 90,000 jobs have been lost since last year. Manufacturing has been hit the hardest - Ohio lost over 15,000 manufacturing jobs in the last 12 months. Additionally, over 5,900 construction jobs were lost over the past year.
Still, there are bright spots. The U.S. Conference of Mayors estimates that there are currently 16,884 green jobs in Ohio. These jobs are focused on renewable energy, biofuels, and energy efficiency. They include jobs in the renewable power, agriculture, engineering, research, manufacturing, construction, and government sectors.
· A $500 billion federal investment in clean energy would generate an additional $233 billion in ongoing economic stimulus (GDP, personal income, and retail sales).
· Of the $500 billion federal investment, $22 billion would go to Ohio.
· A $22 billion federal investment in Ohio would create 155,899 direct, permanent jobs over 10 years, including:
o 42,855 on-site manufacturing jobs
o 17,756 on-site construction jobs
o 4,265 transportation jobs
A broader calculation takes into account not only direct jobs, but also indirect and induced jobs created. These include jobs such as materials transportation, retail sales, business services, accounting, and other support services.
Calculating the broader employment impacts, based on data from the Center for American Progress:
· Start with a proposal to invest $100 billion over 2 years, with a $3.66 billion federal investment in Ohio. Scaled up to meet our proposal of a $500 billion federal investment over 10 years, this would mean a federal investment of $18.3 billion in Ohio.
· This $18.3 billion federal investment would result in a total of 401,800 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in Ohio over 10 years.
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2008
Where was Charlie Wilson? Oh, Because Coal and Fossil Fuels were not mentioned, Charlie's coal lobbyists probably told him to stay home or in Florida.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio 44471
Campaign donations are not tax-deductible.
Campaign site: Http://votespisak.org/electspisak.tripod.com
Charlie Wilson does not deserve Re-election to Congress
October 14, 2008
When asked by the Athens News Are you satisfied that the federal bailout of the financial industry contains enough protections for the working people, taxpayers and homeowners? If not, what change would you like to see to the package? Charlie Wilson answered:
Wilson: "Doing nothing was not an option, but we did not rubber-stamp the Administration's three-page proposal." Congress worked to protect the taxpayers so that every dollar loaned to the financial sector would be recovered, Wilson said. "I'm proud I took a tough vote to help stabilize our economy. I believe that Congress' action will eventually help free up credit and ensure small business viability." The bill also included tax incentives for alternative energies that should create jobs.
What Charlie Wilson failed to mention is that because the bailout includes billions of dollars in tax breaks for old-fashioned fossil-fuel processes such as liquefying coal and squeezing petroleum out of sand and rock his vote placed these add-ons that will cost taxpayers more than $100 billion. "Thank Charlie Wilson for costing the taxpayers more money for this bailout."
Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson is partly responsible for this current economic depression/crisis/and bailout that has ruined our country. He does not deserve re-election to Congress.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio
October 14, 2008
When asked by the Athens News Are you satisfied that the federal bailout of the financial industry contains enough protections for the working people, taxpayers and homeowners? If not, what change would you like to see to the package? Charlie Wilson answered:
Wilson: "Doing nothing was not an option, but we did not rubber-stamp the Administration's three-page proposal." Congress worked to protect the taxpayers so that every dollar loaned to the financial sector would be recovered, Wilson said. "I'm proud I took a tough vote to help stabilize our economy. I believe that Congress' action will eventually help free up credit and ensure small business viability." The bill also included tax incentives for alternative energies that should create jobs.
What Charlie Wilson failed to mention is that because the bailout includes billions of dollars in tax breaks for old-fashioned fossil-fuel processes such as liquefying coal and squeezing petroleum out of sand and rock his vote placed these add-ons that will cost taxpayers more than $100 billion. "Thank Charlie Wilson for costing the taxpayers more money for this bailout."
Incumbent Congressman Charlie Wilson is partly responsible for this current economic depression/crisis/and bailout that has ruined our country. He does not deserve re-election to Congress.
ELECT!!!!
DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
The ONLY PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATE
Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!
Renewable Energy Green/Blue Collars Jobs
Single-Payer Affordable Healthcare
Solar Power/Wind Power/Geothermal Energy
Send Campaign Contributions to:
Spisak for Congress
548 Poland Ave
Struthers, Ohio
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