H.R.2847 - Green Jobs Act of 2007

To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program. view all titles (3)

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  • Official: To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program. as introduced.
  • Short: Green Jobs Act of 2007 as introduced.
  • Short: Green Jobs Act of 2007 as reported to house.

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09/06/11
H.R.2847: American Specialty Agriculture Act - U.S. ... - OpenCongress

All Bill Titles. Short: American Specialty Agriculture Act as introduced.Official: To create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, and f

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06/11/09
H.R.2847: HIRE Act - U.S. Congress - OpenCongress

Boehner speaks often about the need to create more jobs, but voted against HR 2847, a bill that appropriated $154.4 billion for infrastructure projects, jobs programs, and aid to local and state governments so that they ... -

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01/06/09
Opinion: Department of Green Labor | Monitor Electricity

She was the author of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847), legislation intended to provide up to $125 million to establish national and state green job training programs, including a provision for "Pathways Out of Poverty" - job ...

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01/05/09
Solar Power - Green Jobs Proposals in Minnesota

Solis is a key supporter of green jobs and, as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she sponsored the “Green Jobs Act of 2007″ (H.R. 2847), which was signed into law as part of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security ...

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01/05/09
The Impact on Renewable Energy from Obama’s Nominations | 1800blogger

H.R. 2847 was included in the Energy Independence and Security Act adopted by Congress and signed into law in December, 2007. Other key members of the incoming administration announced by Obama that are expected to have significant ...

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01/02/09
Just Some More Information on Solar Power | How To Save on your ...

Solis is a key supporter of green jobs and, as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she sponsored the "Green Jobs Act of 2007" (H.R. 2847), which was signed into law as part of the 2007 Energy Independence and Security ...

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12/23/08
Worldchanging: Opinion: Department of Green Labor

She was the author of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847), legislation intended to provide up to $125 million to establish national and state green job training programs, including a provision for "Pathways Out of Poverty" - job ...

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12/23/08
Citizen Paine Blog » Beware government statistics measuring ...

Voted to Provide Money for “Green Collar” Job Training Programs (H.R. 2847). Authorizes $125 million each year for the Labor Department to administer a new grant program for worker training programs in the renewable ...

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12/23/08
Green Jobs Act of 2007

She was the author of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847), legislation intended to provide up to $125 million to establish national and state green job training programs, including a provision for "Pathways Out of Poverty" - job ...

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12/21/08
Renewable Energy Law Alert: Growing Green Jobs

Solis is a key supporter of green jobs and, as a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, she sponsored the "Green Jobs Act of 2007" (H.R. 2847), which was signed into law as part of the 2007 Energy ...

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12/21/08
Opinion: Department of Green Labor | Worldwatch Institute

She was the author of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847), legislation intended to provide up to $125 million to establish national and state green job training programs, including a provision for "Pathways Out of Poverty" - job ...

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12/20/08
[HR 2847] Green Jobs Act of 2007

A bill in the US Congress: To amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program. Worldwatch Institute - China Watch, Food, Renewable Energy, ... found this 4 days ...

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12/18/08
Another Reason To Be Psyched About Hilda Solis as Labor Secretary ...

The Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847) authorizes up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, to help address job shortages that are impairing growth in ...

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12/17/08
This just in: Hilda Solis (D-CA) for Labor Secretary

Rep Solis to be Labor Secretary AP just reported it - California Congresswoman Hilda Solis expected to be tapped as Obama's Secretary of Labor. MSNBC listed Rep. Solis as the possible pick a couple hours ago. ...

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12/17/08
Working in Maine: Solis named new U.S. labor secretary

In 2007, Solis co-introduced the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847), along with John Tierney (D-MA). The act authorized up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs, administered by the U.S. ...

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10/07/08
HOUSE PASSES GREEN JOBS ACT » Green Jobs Act

The Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847) authorizes up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, to help address job shortages that are impairing growth in ...

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08/09/08
public law no: 110-289 … more

hr2389, hr2420, hr2635, hr2701, hr2773, hr2774, hr2776, hr2847, hr3220, s.2636 latest major action: became public law no: 110-289 [gpo: text, pdf] note: previously hr 3221 was the new direction for energy independence, national security ...

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08/04/08
hr 3221: foreclosure prevention act of 2008

sponsor: rep pelosi, nancy [ca-8] (introduced 7/30/2007) cosponsors (18) related bills: h.res.615, h.res.1175, h.res.1363, hr6, hr364, hr2304, hr2313, hr2337, hr2389, hr2420, hr2635, hr2701, hr2773, hr2774, hr2776, hr2847, hr3220, ...

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07/22/08
Real Estate Fraud | Mortgage Fraud | Flipping Schemes » President ...

H.R.2389, H.R.2420, H.R.2635, H.R.2701, H.R.2773, H.R.2774, H.R.2776, H.R.2847, H.R.3220, S.2636 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 110-289 [GPO: Text, PDF] Note: Previously H.R. 3221 was the New Direction for Energy ...

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06/06/08
Early Life and Education of Leonid Rozhetskin

The Green Jobs Act of 2007 HR 2847 is a first step toward recognizing this. CEC would go further, with $5 billion available annually — on a match basis with states and block grants to our cash-strapped cities — for regional and ...

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04/03/08
Van Jones: "Green Jobs Act of 2007" Passes Its First Major Hurdle ...

Congresswoman Solis, a Latina Congresswoman from Los Angeles, introduced the "Green Jobs Act of 2007" (H.R. 2847). The "Green Jobs Act" represents a smart, far-sighted effort to fight pollution and poverty at the same time -- by ...

Source: Van Jones
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04/01/08
green jobs? not from green groups for african americans

hillary clinton and congresswoman hilda solis (d-ca) cosponsored the green jobs act of 2007 (hr 2847), which authorizes $125 million annually for greening the nation's workforce by providing job training for 35000 people every year. ...

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02/25/08
New Green Jobs Law Will Jumpstart Economy, Provide Training for ...

The Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847) was incorporated as Title X of H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act, an historic energy reform package which sets this nation on a course toward energy independence. ...

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02/24/08
New Green Jobs Law Will Jumpstart Economy, Provide Training for ...

The Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847) was incorporated as Title X of H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act, an historic energy reform package which sets this nation on a course toward energy independence. ...

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02/23/08
2007 September Newsline - Industry News - EDC Magazine

The Green Jobs Act (H.R. 2847) authorizes up to $125 million in funding to establish national and state job training programs, administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, to help address job shortages that are impairing growth in ...

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01/15/08
mens christmas stocking

... the torres strait cabelas breezer shirt Better than demonoid november 2007 best private torrent hr 2847 army men toys muzzle brake w/pin (amsksl) avon motorcycle tires little rascals he-man 1970 1/2 camaro doors microstation inroads ...

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12/26/07
‘green jobs’ bill rooted in oakland

hr 2847, the green jobs act of 2007, is modeled on the green jobs corps created under the ella baker center for human rights’ reclaim the future initiative. the house education and labor committee passed the bill — authored by rep. ...

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12/05/07
Kucinich Amendment Passes, Creates New Jobs + CA Wildfires + Ohio ...

On June 27, 2007, HR 2847, the Green Jobs Act of 2007, which provided for training for thousands of new green collar jobs, was considered in the House Committee on Education and Labor. Kucinich, the only Member from Ohio on the ...

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11/08/07
Chesapeake Climate Action Network on the Energy Bill

The inclusion of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (HR 2847). Read more about CCAN’s position on the Energy Bill here. Got that? Congressional leadership is moving an energy bill soon and faces a tough fight. We cannot compromise our energy ...

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11/07/07
Will Renewable Energy survive political compromising? « Energy Smart

The inclusion of the Green Jobs Act of 2007 (H.R. 2847). These are excellent and serious points worth using to reinforce members of Congress to support a strong energy bill. Below are three emails that I’ve received either directly or ...

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