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Urge the EPA to stick to its timeline to reduce global warming emissions without delay


Urge the EPA to Stick to its Timeline to Reduce Global Warming Emissions without Delay

http://action.ucsusa.org/site/R?i=EDrlAO7zLgbV1jaWyBggqg..

From extreme weather events and longer heat waves to more potent allergy seasons, global warming has a direct impact on our health. The science underscores the fact that we have very little time to begin making the swift and deep reductions in global warming emissions needed to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

With the new Congress unlikely to act on the urgent threat of global warming, we need the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to work quickly to follow through on its commitment to reduce global warming emissions under the Clean Air Act. Starting this month, large new and modified facilities, such as coal-fired power plants, must use the best available energy efficiency technologies to reduce their global warming emissions.

The EPA has also announced a schedule for issuing rules to actually limit emissions from power plants and petroleum refineries—some of the nation’s oldest and dirtiest pollution sources, which account for 40 percent of all U.S. global warming emissions. The EPA plans to finalize the rules by mid to late 2012 and is now accepting public comments on this timeline.

The EPA needs to hear that concerned citizens like you support its timeline and would oppose any further delay. Your comments will play a critical role in highlighting the urgent need to reduce global warming emissions now.

Take Action Today!

Sincerely,

Kate Abend

National Field Organizer

UCS Climate and Energy Program

Because It’s Time to End the Afghanistan War


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Would you like to star in an upcoming Rethink Afghanistan video?

Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of the launch of President Obama’s escalated military campaign in Afghanistan. One year later, violence is still getting worse and costs are skyrocketing. After more than nine years, it’s time to end this war.

Today, we’re launching “Because It’s Time” on Rethink Afghanistan to help Americans who oppose this war to make their voices heard. On this page, you can post your photo and a reason why it’s time to bring troops home.

http://act.bravenewfilms.org/go/473?akid=1420.1058794.MaUb55&t=6 

Starting next Wednesday, you’ll have the chance to vote on your favorite comments. Those who get the most votes will get to star in an upcoming Rethink Afghanistan video.

Take a strong public stand against the war by posting your picture and comment now.

Sincerely,

Derrick Crowe, Robert Greenwald and the Brave New Foundation team

P.S. If you haven’t done so already, please join Rethink Afghanistan on Facebook and Twitter.

Donate today to help bring an end to this atrocious war that’s not making us any safer.

http://bnf.actionkit.com/go/rethink/375?akid=1420.1058794.MaUb55&t=11

9 Great American Companies That Aren’t Recovering


Companies That Still Aren’t Recovering

24/7 Wall St. examined companies whose plans to revive their fortunes have not succeeded and found several common themes.

Managements often fail to appreciate the size of the challenges they face. Competition is fiercer than expected and markets change. Further complicating matters are investors who often want results more quickly than companies can deliver. Of course, the line between success and failure is a thin one.

When things go well, as they did in the cases of Apple Computer Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F), they can go spectacularly well. These happy endings, however, are rare.

Turning around failing companies is one of the hardest things for any executive to do.

 nine corporate turnarounds that have yet to turn around.

(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Related: Full Story  http://247wallst.com/2011/01/19/former-great-american-companies-that-refuse-to-turn-around-bgp-bsx-rsh-rad-shld-s-wen-winn-yrcw/

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Here are stories published today

Home equity loan rates for Jan. 20, 2011 | 2011-01-21

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/home-equity/national-home-equity-loan-rates-for-jan-20-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110120

Auto loan rates for Jan. 20, 2011 | 2011-01-21

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/national-auto-loan-rates-for-jan-20-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110120

National mortgage rates for Jan. 20, 2011 | 2011-01-21

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup-for-jan-20-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110120

CD rates for Jan. 20, 2011 | 2011-01-21

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/national-cd-rates-for-jan-20-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110120

Credit card interest rates for Jan. 20, 2011 | 2011-01-21

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/national-credit-card-rates-for-jan-20-2011.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110120

Do no-limit cards affect score? | 2011-01-20

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/do-no-limit-cards-affect-score.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110119

New tool: your small-business credit card | 2011-01-20

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/get-cash-with-a-small-business-credit-card.aspx?ec_id=brmint_newsalert_20110119

Congress … the Republican led House of Representatives meet @10am -break until 2pm only to call 2 recesses &back to work for what? 2hrs #Republican fail … the Senate on 1/25


CURRENT HOUSE FLOOR PROCEEDINGS

LEGISLATIVE DAY OF JANUARY 24, 2011

112TH CONGRESS – FIRST SESSION

7:11 P.M. –

SPECIAL ORDER SPEECHES – The House has concluded all anticipated legislative business and has proceeded to Special Order speeches.

7:10 P.M. –

Mr. Burton of IN requested the following general leaves to address the House on January 26: Mr. Paul for 5 min, himself for 5 min, and Mr. Turner for 5 min.

7:00 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with further one minute speeches.

H. Res. 43:

providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels

6:59 P.M. –

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 – 168 (Roll no. 18).

6:53 P.M. –

On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 – 174 (Roll no. 17).

6:31 P.M. –

Considered as unfinished business.

6:30 P.M. –

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H. Res. 43 which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

6:25 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

H. Res. 43:

providing for consideration of the resolution ( H. Res. 38) to reduce spending through a transition to non-security spending at fiscal year 2008 levels

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS – At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 43, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Dreier demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.

5:15 P.M. –

DEBATE – The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 43.

Considered as privileged matter.

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

2:12 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is subject to the call of the Chair.

2:02 P.M. –

ONE MINUTE SPEECHES – The House proceeded with one minute speeches.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – The Chair designated Mr. Young of IN to lead the Members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

The Speaker announced approval of the Journal. Pursuant to clause 1, rule I, the Journal stands approved.

2:01 P.M. –

Today’s prayer was offered by the House Chaplain, Rev. Daniel Coughlin.

2:00 P.M. –

The House convened, returning from a recess continuing the legislative day of January 24.

12:18 P.M. –

The Speaker announced that the House do now recess. The next meeting is scheduled for 2:00 P.M. today.

12:01 P.M. –

MORNING-HOUR DEBATE – The House proceeded with Morning-Hour Debate. At the conclusion of Morning-Hour, the House will recess until 2:00 p.m. for the start of a legislative business.

12:00 P.M. –

The Speaker designated the Honorable Virginia Foxx to act as Speaker pro tempore for today.

The House convened, starting a new legislative day.