Saturday, July 2, 2011

Holding Paul Ryan Accountable

Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) challenged on taxes, oil subsidies

How Two Small Companies Went Greener—and Kept Products American Made

All USA Clothing started out 25 years ago geared towards the “American male worker,” supplying clothing to local unions. But now according to Emma Zerkel, the company’s current vice president, the company is growing in large part due to more buyers wanting to support not only local industry but environmentally responsible products.

Moving to a focus online has helped All USA Clothing go greener while reaching those important core buyers. Emma says that instead of paying for expensive paper catalogues, she can post new designs to Facebook, or send out an email to her customer email list. It’s a simple logistical solution that cuts her costs, reduces environmental impact, and allows for instant connectivity with customers who care about sustainability.

New York Passes Historic Green Jobs Financing Law

At quarter to midnight on June 22, the New York State legislature passed the "Power NY Act," a long-sought complement to the "Green Jobs/Green NY" law that passed in 2009.

The so-called "On-Bill Financing" legislation will create 14,000 living-wage jobs, cut carbon emissions, lower utility bills for working families, and enable moderate-income homeowners to access safe loans for retrofits and use energy savings to repay the loan.

Made in America: Buy US Swimwear -- Help Bring Home Jobs



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