Let Boehner Know that US Competitiveness Should not be Compromised

Under the cuts imposed by the Republicans, US competitiveness is being compromised. The American people expect Congress to come together to ensure that America can be competitive with the rest of the world. To be competitive forward looking nations are investing in the green economy because they understand that competitiveness is increasingly about sustainable economic growth and green jobs.

Environmental Implications of the Credit Ceiling Agreement

Republicans used the looming debt crisis to force their anti-environment agenda on America. The credit ceiling agreement passed by the House on August 1, makes the Tea Party the big winner and intransigence the winning tactic. Although widely referred to as a "compromise," the Democrats made most of the concessions including eradicating tax increases for the top 2 percent of Americans and big cuts to the EPA. There is also significantly reduced funding for important energy and water projects.