1: 13 NEW VIDEO Michigan Policy Summit, sometimes live

by: terrybankert

Sat May 16, 2009 at 05:04:55 AM EDT

1:13 PM NEW VIDEO
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12:56 PM
The 11 am issue framing workshop on clean energy had 67 people in attendance. The discussion was spirited but many  sat there with deer in the headlights looks.[to include me]. We want to engage in this debate but are unsure we know enough to speak up much less act up.

The speakers implored us to act to re energize Michigan to commit to alternative fuel.

Speakers talked of the need for bold new initiatives and committed leadership.

We need:
-to raise the renewable portfolio standard RPA to at least 30%, please tell me what this means.
-promote innovations to save energy
-create incentives for bio fuels and advanced battery production
-protect citizens by prohibiting home foreclosure because energy bills could not be paid.
-prohibit power shut offs to vulnerable populations

Join the re energize Michigan Campaign to work for legislative change.

I will attend the break out this issue this after noon.

10:58 PIC #3 DEAN BAKER AND GRACE
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10:20 PIC #2
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PICTURES AND VIDEO #1
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9:38 Congressmand Dingle setting the tone. We can make a change. Factoid- when a GM car drives by its cont
ains $700 steel and $1600 in health care. Pictures and video to follow.end 9:40

This morning in a little over an hour I will be leaving to attend the Michigan Policy Summit as a blogger for " Bogging for Michigan".
http://www.bloggingformichigan...

The Michigan Policy Summit 2009 at Cobo Hall will allow progressive's to share the work they are doing state wide and to build  public Policy  for the future.

What can a Citizen do to Advance Public Policy? This Policy Summit is a place to learn.

This is the Third Annual Michigan Policy Summit, I missed the first one.

Think to your self- How can we as Citizens involve our selves in the solution to Americas and Michgians economic crisis?

Posted Here By Terry Bankert

1.to craft effective and progressive public policies in a time of economic uncertainty.

2.provide tangible skills for individuals and organizations to cope and build.

3.provide a forum for Michigans progressive community to work on measurable action advancing health care access, clean energy, status of working people and expanding housing opportunities in thiims clate of mounting home forclosures.

4.create new networks and relationships amoung the progressive community.