Now is the time to stand behind a strong clean energy jobs bill that reduces our dependence on fossil fuels, creates jobs and job-training in local communities, and provides a much-needed transition to a clean, green economy.
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Inclusion of two key provisions from the American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) would provide employment and training opportunities in green construction in communities who have traditionally been left behind and would allocate 0.75% of allowance value, about $860 million, to the Green Jobs Act. Workers affected the worst by the recession and by environmental degradation would get the training and support they need for green-collar jobs.
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The Senate is grappling with the most important environmental legislation in a generation right now. Please take this opportunity this week to tell your senators to support this important legislation.
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For those of you who might not have seen it, Van Jones spoke for the first time since resigning from his White House position. As you might expect, he urged us to work to pass a strong climate change/clean energy bill with good, green jobs. Contact your senators. Do it for Van!
