Two weeks ago State Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL -- Inver Grove Heights) invited former Governor Tim Pawlenty to testify against HF 72 (Beard), a bill which calls for a repeal of a greenhouse gas emission reduction law spearheaded by Gov. Pawlenty in 2007. The former Governor did not respond. In the absence of Governor's testimony, Atkins played a short video for the House Commerce committee at today's hearing which included several public comments by Governor Pawlenty's in support of renewable energy policies which HF 72 would repeal. "Governor Pawlenty has shown the courage to stand for renewable energy and its job growing potential in Minnesota," said Atkins. "It seems appropriate for us to get his input before we dismantle legislation he signed that made Minnesota a nation leader in the emerging renewable energy economy." **Speech at 2:00 given to Midwest Ag Energy Network Summit, not Great Plains Institute**
In the News:
Republican Pawlenty's 1st take: No 'criminal sanction' for abortion Carroll Daily Times Herald Raised a Catholic, Pawlenty, 50, converted early in his relationship with his wife, Mary, to the Wooddale Baptist Church in Eden Prairie, Minn., a religious institution he described as a leader among Evangelicals in his book, “Courage to Stand. ... and more » |
Tim Pawlenty's crusade for truth The Economist (blog) Graced with the sober mien of the Minnesotan male, Mr Pawlenty calls to mind the old joke about the Norwegian farmer who loved his wife so much he told her. Conor Friedersdorf, having endured Mr Pawlenty's campaign bio, "The Courage to Stand", ... Pawlenty vows to shrink governmentBoston Globe all 2,615 news articles » |
Just how courageous was Pawlenty's stand on ethanol? Radio Iowa Republican presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty has been praised for his “courage” in using part of a speech in Iowa to call for an end to ethanol subsidies. Pawlenty didn't call for an abrupt end to the per gallon ... and more » |
Connelly: Health coverage, clean air -- kiss of death for GOP Seattle Post Intelligencer Tim Pawlenty sounded like John Muir. He was an environmental leader, championing greenhouse gas reductions in state's Next Generation Energy Act. The North Star state would cut emissions 15 percent by 2015, 80 percent by 2050. ... and more » |
White House Press Briefing by Jay Carney, June 8, 2011 eNews Park Forest We stand by the Syrian people, who have shown tremendous courage in demanding dignity and a transition to democracy. President Assad now has a choice. He can lead the transition or he can get out of the way. Q I have two questions for you. ... and more » |
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