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The Hidden Costs of Higher Energy Prices

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5yumT0M83o

PACE is producing a short documentary on how national energy policy affects businesses and working people.

In this excerpt, see how rising fuel prices have affected Edwards Plumbing in Montgomery, Alabama. The video includes commentary by National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Alabama State Director Rosemary Elebash.

Sen. Murkowski Reacts to State of the Union Energy Comments

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENMF3LOTX5E

Following President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, Sen. Murkowski gave her reaction to the speech.

Sen. Murkowski spoke about how she was especially listening for references the President made to energy development, including the expansion of nuclear energy and how he aims to create jobs.

Energy discussion starts at the 3:00 mark.

2010 State of The Union Address: Obama on Clean Energy

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNfieQzDNE

“But to create more of these clean energy jobs, we need more production, more efficiency, more incentives. That means building a new generation of safe, clean nuclear power plants in this country… It means continued investment in advanced biofuels and clean coal technologies.

And yes, it means passing a comprehensive energy and climate bill with incentives that will finally make clean energy the profitable kind of energy in America.”

Accounting Error Undermines Climate Change Laws

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQ1GnFRx5x0

As Congress continues to debate climate legislation, an important but fixable error in legal accounting rules for bio-energy could undermine efforts to reduce greenhouse gases by encouraging deforestation.

National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Launches Multimedia Campaign

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgfPp0oM3ro

Today, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) began a TV, radio and Internet advertising campaign warning that Congressional passage of the Waxman-Markey climate-change legislation will dramatically slow economic growth, raise energy costs and destroy jobs.

Joining the NAM in this effort are the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the leading small business association representing small and independent businesses, along with several state manufacturing associations in Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio and Virginia.

Alabama Policy Institute Targets Consequences of Energy Bill

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Qm7M8ECuo

As part of its New Media initiative, the Alabama Policy Institute has launched a new video that focuses on the consequences of energy legislation currently before Congress.

In this video, host David Sawyer tackles the pocketbook impact of the Waxman-Markey legislation and interviews nationally-recognized figures such as Dr. John Christy and Dr. Charles Steele.

National Black Chamber of Commerce President Takes on Chairman Boxer Over Global Warming Job Losses

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc6CgzpTu4k

Black Chamber of Commerce President Harry Alford’s heated exchange with Senator Boxer in a question and answer during today’s July 16, 2009 Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing.

Senator Inhofe invited Mr. Alford to discuss a Charles River Associates study the Chamber commissioned to examine the devastating economic impact of global warming cap-and trade legislation.

Lucas Asks Peterson for Additional Hearings on Cap & Trade

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2whWlMwMTU

On July 31st, Ranking Member Frank Lucas along with 17 of his Republican colleagues sent a letter to Rep. Collin Peterson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, asking him to hold additional hearings on H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Lucas’ concerns raise important concerns about the harmful effects of the bill on agriculture.

Indiana Governor, Mitch Daniels: Proposed Energy Laws Will Cost ‘Dollars Today, Jobs Tomorrow’

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dktew1-s4V0

In a recent video address to the nation, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels takes issue with national energy laws that mandate a ‘one size fits all’ to the national energy supply.

In carbon-intensive manufacturing states, Daniels explains, renewable energy mandates and carbon taxes could severely stifle the economy and threaten working families.

PACE Renewable Energy Conference

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdV4_clPFe4

On May 20, 2009, PACE sponsored a conference on renewable energy to bring together a broad range of individuals and groups who are concerned about the effect of proposed national energy laws.

Held in Montgomery, Alabama, the conference featured three panels and a keynote luncheon.