opinion
On
August 28, 2009 Assemblymember Jared Huffman issued the press release
posted below. It was issued the very same day that thousands of
concerned Californians came to Sacramento to express their views to
their elected representatives. Speaking for a group known as the
Environmental Caucus, Huffman thumbed his nose at each and everyone of
you. You see, regardless of what you want, these people are
determined to tell you the best way to live your life. After all, left
on your own, you would spend all your time on the couch, in an air
conditioned room, watching a wide-screen TV and slurping too many
sugary drinks.
They are from the government and they are here to help control.
The
position of these 35 so-called representatives of the people, is now
clearly known. None of them should ever be put back into public
office.
If you live in one of the districts now served by any these fools who
are voting California into bankruptcy, start working against their
re-election now.
If
you do manage to get one or more of them voted out of office, see where
they go and find out if they are back on the public dole in another
job--then get them fired.
If you subscribe to the foolishness of Jared Huffman please DO NOT click on the items highlighted in red.
For Immediate Release: August 28, 2009
Contact: Paige Brokaw (916) 319-2006
California Legislative Environmental Caucus Supports Landmark AB 32 Climate bill will recharge California’s economy, create jobs and help fight climate change Sacramento, CA – Members
of the California Legislative Environmental Caucus issued the following
statement in response to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Tea Party
Coalition, the “Kill CARB” campaign, and other lobbyists who descended
on the State Capitol today to oppose California’s AB 32 Global
Warming Solutions Act and advocate for the status quo--putting the
health and economy of California at risk.
“California’s
pioneering Global Warming Solutions Act, AB 32, is already recharging
California’s economy in the form of investments in renewable and clean
energy technologies and hundreds of thousands of homegrown jobs. Green
jobs are growing 2.5 times as fast as traditional jobs, and
California's clean energy economy has attracted more than $6.5 billion
in venture capital in the past three years. AB 32 will dramatically
expand those figures.
The job opportunities don't stop with the
energy sector. Over the last 35 years, savings resulting from the
state’s energy efficiency policies have created 1.5 million jobs and
more than $45 billion in payroll. AB 32's energy efficiency policies
are expected to save Californians $20 billion annually by the year
2020, generating millions of jobs and billions in payroll.
Under
AB 32, large and small businesses will also see billions of dollars in
increased economic benefits. AB 32 will boost small businesses because
it will reduce energy costs and create new opportunities for innovation
– something smaller companies can excel at.
California’s
environmental and public health protection laws, in conjunction with AB
32, will collectively advance the state’s leadership in clean
technologies by attracting and retaining clean technology businesses;
stimulate high-quality job growth; achieve the state’s petroleum
reduction objectives and clean air and greenhouse gas emission
reduction standards, and reduce the state’s vulnerability to petroleum
price volatility by ensuring a secure and reliable fuel supply.
In
addition to creating jobs and strengthening our economy, AB 32 will
provide invaluable public health benefits. Reducing greenhouse gas
emissions and air pollution will decrease the prevalence of asthma and
lung cancer, and will prevent premature deaths. Healthier Californians
will mean fewer hospital visits and decreased medical care costs.
Californians cannot afford to pay the costs of inaction.
Interest
groups who oppose AB 32 claim that California can't afford to move into
the clean energy future and that it must give up its role as the
nation's leading innovator. What they are really saying is “no” to jobs
and economic opportunities for Californians. California must continue
in its role as a national leader on climate policies and leverage the
spirit of innovation that has put Californians at the forefront of the
national climate discussions.”
Environmental Caucus
Assemblymembers
- Tom Ammiano
- Speaker Karen Bass
- Jim Beall, Jr.
- Marty Block
- Bob Blumenfield
- Julia Brownley
- Wesley Chesbro
- Kevin De León
- Noreen Evans
- Mike Feuer
- Paul Fong
- Ed Hernandez
- Jared Huffman (co-Chair)
- Jerry Hill (former CARB member)
- Dave Jones
- Paul Krekorian
- Fiona Ma
- Bill Monning
- Pedro Nava
- John Pérez
- Anthony Portantino
- Ira Ruskin
- Mary Salas
- Lori Saldaña
- Nancy Skinner
- Sandré Swanson
Senators
- Elaine Alquist
- Ellen Corbett
- Mark DeSaulnier (former CARB member)
- Loni Hancock
- Christine Kehoe
- Carole Liu
- Fran Pavley (co-Chair)
- Gloria Romero
- Abel Maldonado
- Joe Simitian
- Pat Wiggins
- Lois Wolk
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