Green Stimulus Bill

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Green Stimulus Bill Needed for Ohio and America
August 6, 2008

imulus Bill NeededThe Center for Economic and Policy Research, an independent, nonpartisan think tank that was established to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives recommended a Green Stimulus Package to minimize economic hardship and promote growth in America.

The authors recommend a green stimulus package comprised of:
·   Grants to state and local governments so that they will not be forced to raise taxes or layoff workers and cut services in the middle of a downturn
·   A "green stimulus" consisting of expanded tax credits for homes and businesses to make energy conserving renovations and subsidies for state and local governments to reduce fares on public transportation
·   Green public investment through matching grants to state and local governments to invest in energy conserving renovations and improvements
·   Additional payments to low- and moderate-income households through programs such as Food Stamps, School Lunches, and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program to make it easier for families to cope with rising food and energy prices
·   Modernization of the unemployment insurance system and further extension of the benefit period

The report calls for passage of the Saving Family Homes Act to allow families facing foreclosure to continue to live in their homes as renters and of the Healthy Families Act so that workers do not need to choose between a paycheck and caring for their families.
The economists also call for new regulations in financial markets to limit leverage, increase transparency, and severely restrict executive compensation, as well as a modest tax on financial transactions to curb speculation and raise revenues to pay for pressing economic and social priorities.

As the Write-in Green Party Candidate for Congress for the 6th district I see such a stimulus plan being able to give the economy a lift while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. This would include not only mass transit but also tax credits for homeowners and businesses to make building improvements that conserve energy. These would include renovations such as solar panels and insulation. Sizeable tax credits in this area would also help the ailing construction industry, an important part of our economy that has collapsed with the housing bubble.

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DENNIS SPISAK FOR CONGRESS
Green Party Candidate for Ohio's 6th District
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Running against a Conservative Democrat and Republican!

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