February 24, 2010
The Gov. Barbour petition is another example of Governors opposing EPA.
Republicans, major business groups and a handful of coal-state Democrats are launching a barrage of attacks against the Environmental Protection Agency, hoping to stop new rules that would regulate greenhouse gas emissions across the economy.
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Allen tax plan backed by CrusadeNovember 18, 2009
By Olympia Meola
Richmond Times Dispatch
RICHMOND, Va. — Possibly as remarkable as the political pairing in support of a tax-code change to renovate old schools is the range of good it would do, former Gov. and U.S. Sen. George Allen told the Richmond Crusade for Voters last night.
It would be good for students, job creation, energy efficiency and taxpayers, he said.
“I have yet to see an idea that covers so many bases — all bases” Allen said. “It’s a home run of an idea.” Read More »
Allen AscentOctober 28, 2009
Former Governor George Allen is not the typical politician
Ginny Robinson, Cavalier Daily Viewpoint Writer
October 28, 2009
After spending an evening listening to the engaging ideas of former Governor George Allen, I came away convinced that Allen was not a typical politician. Allen appeared perfectly at ease on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as he lectured to the standing-room only crowd that packed Jefferson Hall. Allen was invited to speak on Grounds by the Edmund Burke Society, and the event was co-hosted by the Campus Republicans and the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society. Allen delivered a provocative speech exploring the tough realities of the American energy crisis often ignored by conventional politicians. As I listened to Allen’s lecture I was struck, not by the obvious validity of his ideas, but by the force of the man. As Mark Twain once commented, ”A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.” Allen appeared as confident sporting his cowboy boots and using football metaphors to demystify the American political system as any talented University professor seems guiding students in their academic pursuits.
I felt a great sense of pride as I observed Allen present his ideas for reforming American energy policy, knowing that a University education could produce that caliber of expertise. By profession, Allen is a lawyer, a politician, and a businessman, but as he spoke on Tuesday night, he projected an aura of leadership less linked to politics than to passion. As Allen commented, “If America adopted just these five positive reforms and innovations, we would unleash American creativity for American jobs, competitiveness, national security and American Energy Freedom!” Clearly, Allen feels strongly that America and the Commonwealth of Virginia need to strive for energy independence. Allen’s persona hearkens back to an era when politics was a social, rather than a performing art. Upon meeting Allen one is immediately impressed by his jovial manner. Allen’s conversation quickly turns to humor and the man is not afraid to voice his opinion, even in the face of opposition. Allen embodies the fading ideal of the Jacksonian politician. Read More »
Cap and Trade town hall meeting brings out opposition to the legislationOctober 28, 2009
Cap and Trade legislation is right up there with Health Care as one of the most discussed and controversial pieces of legislation facing our country at this time.
Former Virginia Governor George Allen hosted a town hall event Tuesday night at Southwest Virginia Community College and brought in a panel of experts to speak in opposition of the legislation.
The issue sparks a specific debate in our region since it would have a direct impact on the coal industry. Read More »
Ex-Va. Gov. George Allen launches campaign to upgrade school buildingsOctober 14, 2009
Politico
© October 14, 2009
By Jonathan Martin
An unlikely political pair is teaming up in an effort to make it easier for the private sector to renovate the country’s old and outdated public schools.
Former Virginia Gov. and Sen. George Allen, a Republican, and former Democratic Party of Virginia Chairman Paul Goldman are this week launching a campaign to broaden the federal rehabilitation tax credit, which offers businesses and individuals a 20 percent tax credit for purchasing and restoring aging buildings.
For Virginia and national political junkies, this union represents the oddest of couples — the conservative, cowboy boot-wearing Allen and the liberal, New York-born Goldman, who is one of the commonwealth’s legendary political eccentrics. Read More »
Let us know your thoughts on American energy. Comment below.
I think Al Gore needs to invest in some really speedy running shoes! I keep wondering if he can be prosecuted for perpetrating a fraud upon the American people. He’s a liar. I’m sick about the damage he has done to how Americans are viewed in the world.
I favor former Governor Palin’s energy ideas. Clean coal, natural gas and start drilling for oil of our own. And certainly the United States of America owes NO ONE money for the agreements drawn up in Copenhagen. I did not agree to this use of tax dollars. Who did Obama think he was up there promising away our dollars for unsubstantiated carbon footprints. Here’s a footprint up your behind sir.
Drill Baby Drill.
Grief – we are being scared over every little
thing from Tsunami, schools lock down, climate, ’severe’ weather every time it rains
This is manipulation city. Yet we hear little
about the real problems- like why health costs go up and up but nobody explains what the causes are. Or why the Credit Default Swap market increased by 500 times in 10 years.
Also, for intermittent energy – it might make
more sense to bring the work to where the
windmills are than trying to connect them to
the grid, and ditto for solar.