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Missing the Train on the Recovery Package

Paul Loeb and Deron Lovaas | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Green Jobs, Economic Stimulus Package, Trains, Rail, Cars, Jim Oberstar, Transit, Public Transit, Obama, Highway Lobby, Green News
Paul Loeb and Deron Lovaas

In a problem with both versions of the bill, the highway investment isn't explicitly targeted to repair and maintenance of crumbling roads and bridges.

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Gearing Up to Advance the Green Economy

Howard Learner | Posted 05.25.2011 | Chicago
Read More: Obama Energy, Energy, Mass Transit, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Environment, High Speed Rail, Public Transit, Green Economy, Green Energy, Global Warming, Chicago News
Howard Learner

The Midwest and Great Plains states can become business and economic winners in growing the new green economy.

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Public Transit Use Surges 5.2 Percent In US

AP | SARAH KARUSH | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Green Living, Mass Transit, Public Transit, Public Transit Use, Gas Prices, Reducing Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, Green News

WASHINGTON — The nation's public transportation systems logged a 5.2 percent jump in ridership in the second quarter, according to industry figu...

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Rosie the Recycler? Posters Aim to Halt Climate Change

Maura Judkis | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
Read More: Art, Advertising, Ohio, Going Green, Climate Change, Public Transit, Green Living, Posters, World War II, Green News
Maura Judkis

The Green Patriot Posters project is beginning its campaign with a series of bus posters in Cleveland, Ohio, designed by local artist Michael Beirut.

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Offshore Drilling Won't Help, But "Green Stimulus" Can

Mark Weisbrot | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
Read More: Energy, Price of Oil, Energy Information Administration, Mass Transit, Senator McCain, Oil Dependency, Energy Consumption, Senator Obama, Economic Stimulus, Public Transit, Green Stimulus, Stimulus, Housing Bubble, Politics News
Mark Weisbrot

On This Week, McCain again mentioned "offshore drilling" as part of a plan to reduce dependence on foreign oil. And he got away with it.

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