CAF In The News

peoplesworld.org — "There is a clear link between clean energy and economic development," Ron Ruggiero, field director for the Apollo Alliance, told workshop participants here at the America's Future NOW! conference June 8.

According to Ruggiero, "Clean energy can lead to a manufacturing revival in this country."

"First we need to create the market demand for green manufacturing through policy priorities," Ruggiero said. "Second, we need to invest in capacity to meet demand. Third, we need to capture the jobs and economic opportunity."

congress.org — Many audience members crowded to the front of the stage, standing and cheering loudly to support Pelosi and counter the fervent protests. The Speaker continued through her speech, touting several Democratic policy issues.

wbir.com — Indianapolis-based Earth-Solar Technologies Corp. has enjoyed a steady increase in interest in its solar energy systems since starting up two years ago.

And business will only get better if Congress passes the Obama administration's plan to curb global warming by making it more expensive to emit greenhouse gases.

journalgazette.net — Opposition to a government spending bill and concerns about President Obama’s plan for limiting greenhouse gases put Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., at the helm of a group of Senate Democrats trying to nudge policies in a direction they say is more moderate.

blogs.abcnews.com — Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh (D), the head of a new group of centrist Democratic senators, came under fire from progressive leaders Tuesday for wanting to subject President Obama's climate change legislation to a 60 vote rather than a simple majority vote requirement in the United States Senate.

nytimes.com — The New York Times highlights the green initiatives taking place in Oakland, Calif. including the development of the Oakland Apollo Alliance, and its importance in boosting jobs and the economy for the working class.

csmonitor.com — Rep. John Dingell admits to proposing a carbon tax just to prove that Americans don't really want to make big changes in their energy-rich lifestyle. Meanwhile, Campaign for America's online editor Bill Scher comments on the mixed messages Rep. Dingell's legislation is sending to Americans.