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Obama & Telecom Immunity: The Importance of Pushing

Obama's disappointing decision to support the FISA bill speaks to the importance of pushing politicians for bold progressive change, and pushing well. more »

Progressive Solution

We can create millions of new jobs in renewable and low-carbon energy production, green building construction and retrofits and the manufacture of new energy-efficient products—good-paying jobs that can’t be easily outsourced. Rather than shipping billions abroad for oil, we’ll profit from taking the lead in the growing markets for green technology. We’ll provide sustainable and affordable fuel options for consumers and businesses. We’ll fortify our economy and our security.

New Energy For America: Apollo Jobs Report

Green collar jobs

Clean Energy 101

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Mayor Villaraigosa To Highlight Bold Plan For Clean Energy And Good Jobs In Los Angeles

08/14/2006

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will join Apollo Alliance President Jerome Ringo, Councilmember Herb Wesson and members of the Los Angeles Apollo Alliance on Wednesday to announce the city's commitment to leading the fight for energy independence and job creation by promoting a green, sustainable and equitable economy.

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Labor And Environmental Leaders Join Forces To Fight For Energey Independence

07/03/2006

WASHINGTON - In honor of the Fourth of July holiday, labor unions and environmental groups have come together to fight for energy independence through the Apollo Alliance by declaring this Independence Day, "Energy Independence Day."

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Administration Report Highlights Critical Need For Energy Independence

12/12/2005

WASHINGTON – Apollo Alliance president Jerome Ringo today urged the nation to change its course on energy policy and called on President Bush and Congress to address the energy crisis facing Americans this winter as low-income families strain to meet record high costs for home heating. more »

Jerome Ringo Chosen To Lead Apollo Alliance Fight For Energy Independence, Good Jobs

12/07/2005

WASHINGTON - The Apollo Alliance today announced that Jerome Ringo is the new president of its coalition, whose member organizations represent more than 17 million people across the country. The alliance is a coalition of labor, environmental, business, national security, civil rights, urban, rural and faith leaders fighting to make America independent from foreign energy in 10 years.

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New Tv Ad Targets Bush For Record-high Gas Prices

05/26/2004

WASHINGTON – The Bush Administration's energy policies hand massive breaks to big oil companies and do nothing to lower gas prices or reduce our dependence on foreign oil, according to a new television ad by the Campaign for America's Future and the Detroit Project Action Fund. The ad begins airing today in the Washington, D.C., New York and Los Angeles markets. more »