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H.R.1698 To establish the Green Bank to assist in the financing of qualified clean energy projects and qualified energy efficiency projects., 111th Congress

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  • Latest Action: Mar 25, 2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

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  • 58% of users support H.R.1698

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    • On July 02, 2009, by SignOfTheDollar - More Pork for the Eco-Industrial Complex.

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      As noted by SignOfTheDollar, a user on OpenCongress.org, on July 02, 2009, "More Pork for the Eco-Industrial Complex."

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    • Mary Putnam's Comments - PickensPlan - November 19, 2010 by Latest Activity on PickensPlan - I'm through reading HR 1698, and I actually think the Green bank is a good idea. It forms the basics for funding the projects that we need to get started, to go green and create jobs. Bet part of this is that only American companies and ...

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      As noted by Latest Activity on PickensPlan on November 19, 2010, "I'm through reading HR 1698, and I actually think the Green bank is a good idea. It forms the basics for funding the projects that we need to get started, to go green and create jobs. Bet part of this is that only American companies and ..." (http://push.pickensplan.com/xn/detail/2187034:Comment:2311056?xg_source=activity)
    • Public Purpose Finance | NewAmerica.net - September 09, 2010 by Samuel Sherraden - Available at: <http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1698/show>. 6 “Coalition for the Green Bank Congratulates House Members for Passage of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” PR Newswire, June 27, ...

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      As noted by Samuel Sherraden on September 09, 2010, "Available at: &lt;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1698/show&gt;. 6 “Coalition for the Green Bank Congratulates House Members for Passage of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” PR Newswire, June 27, ..." (/url?q=http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/public_purpose_finance&sa=U&ei=AsVRT8-DBqiwsALijPXvBQ&ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNHWp2fkf1VluxPUqt3SZ5kr5HuhIg)
    • Public Purpose Finance | NewAmerica.net - September 09, 2010 by Samuel Sherraden - Available at: <http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1698/show>. 6 “Coalition for the Green Bank Congratulates House Members for Passage of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” PR Newswire, June 27, ...

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      As noted by Samuel Sherraden on September 09, 2010, "Available at: &lt;http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1698/show&gt;. 6 “Coalition for the Green Bank Congratulates House Members for Passage of American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” PR Newswire, June 27, ..." (/url?q=http://www.newamerica.net/publications/policy/public_purpose_finance&sa=U&ei=chxRT7DiLoXgsQL6zLmgDg&ved=0CC0QmAEwAQ&usg=AFQjCNEZ03fhWDWSBWQu0x7SoHscCbsOXg)

    Highly Rated News Articles

    • Coalition for Green Bank Congratulates House Energy and Commerce Committee on Moving Comprehensive Climate and Energy Bill Forward - May 21, 2009 by PR Newswire - ...the green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The Coalition has grown to over 60 members representing tho

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      As noted by PR Newswire on May 21, 2009, "...the green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). The Coalition has grown to over 60 members representing tho" (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-22-2009/0005031620&EDATE=)
    • Clean Energy Deployment Administration Amendment to House Climate and Energy Bill is Significant Milestone in the Future of Green Energy Sector According to Coalition for Green Bank - May 18, 2009 by PR Newswire - ...green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). "I compliment Committee Chairman Waxman, Subcommittee Chairman

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      As noted by PR Newswire on May 18, 2009, "...green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). "I compliment Committee Chairman Waxman, Subcommittee Chairman " (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-19-2009/0005029568&EDATE=)
    • Coalition for Green Bank Praises Congressmen Inslee and Israel for Reintroduction of the 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act - May 03, 2009 by PR Newswire - ...green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). "I compliment Senator Bingaman, Congressman Van Hollen, Congres

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      As noted by PR Newswire on May 03, 2009, "...green energy for clean and sustainable energy and jobs, and economic development, publicly endorsed the US Green Bank Act (H.R.1698) introduced to the House by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). "I compliment Senator Bingaman, Congressman Van Hollen, Congres" (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/05-04-2009/0005018424&EDATE=)
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