Environment

March 23, 2012 – 12:28 pm

Remembering How Far We’ve Come

From Academy Award®-winning director Davis Guggenheim: “The Road We’ve Traveled.” Narrated by Tom Hanks.

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By Kay B | Also posted in Defense, Economy, Education, Energy, Health/Nutrition, Healthcare, Jobs, President Obama | Comments (1)
May 16, 2011 – 11:22 am

Terry McAuliffe’s Green America: The Huffington Post Interview

Huffington Post’s Natalia Brzeknski recently published an article about former gubinatorial candidate, Terry McAuliffe. The political maverick, famous for his prowess as a formidable negotiator, had a 135-page business plan for Virginia when he ran in 2009. But in the past two years he has brought his plan to life, doing what most successful candidates don’t [...]

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By Kay B | Also posted in Economy, Virginia | Comments (0)
April 19, 2011 – 8:40 pm

Home Energy Efficiency: Audio and Slides

On Tuesday, April 5, Andrew Grigsby addressed the committee on the topic of Home Energy Efficiency and National Energy Policy. Click here for the slides: Part 1 Part 2 Click here to listen to a recording of his talk. Andrew manages Commonwealth Sustainability Works, a local consulting firm providing green building expertise to builders, homeowners,and [...]

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By Kay B | Also posted in Energy, Issues, Meetings | Comments (0)
April 17, 2011 – 1:13 pm

Earth Day (+1) Trash Pickup

The Rapp Dems and friends will be celebrating Earth Day on April 23 (the day after the official Earth Day) by picking up trash along US-211. We’ll gather at Massies Corner at 8:30 AM and work our way toward the library where, at 10:00 AM, we’ll enjoy coffee, tea, goodies, and conversation. Hope to see you there! [...]

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By Steve B | Also posted in Events, Volunteering/Activism | Comments (1)
April 10, 2011 – 1:09 pm

The New Federal Budget – How does it effect you?

For a summary of the new federal budget, click here.

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By Kay B | Also posted in Economy, Education, Healthcare, Jobs | Comments (0)
February 24, 2011 – 11:29 am

Terry McAuliffe in Culpeper

On February 3rd, the Culpeper County Democrats held a “meet and greet” with Terry McAuliffe in conjunction with their monthly general committee meeting. Lots of interesting topics were discussed over food and drink. Steve Beatty of the Rappahannock Democrats spent time with Terry to discuss issues such as bringing green jobs to Virginia and responsibly [...]

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By Kay B | Also posted in Democratic Party, Economy, Issues, Meetings | Comments (0)
January 25, 2011 – 3:23 pm

Terry McAuliffe on GreenTech Automotive

Former DNC Chairman Terry McAuliffe appeared on NBC12′s “First at Four” with Ryan Nobles to talk about electric vehicles as a job creator here in Virginia.

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By Kay B | Also posted in Economy | Comments (0)
January 24, 2011 – 7:20 pm

State of the Union

In his State of the Union address, President Obama laid out his vision for winning our future.

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By Kay B | Also posted in Economy, Education, Healthcare, Jobs, President Obama | Comments (0)
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