Laura Dely's Blog – December 2010 Archive (4)

Energy-efficienct Home-Improvements Save Money

Dear Friends:

I track news about the PACE (Property Assessment Clean Energy) program, which came to a halt this summer when the FHA issued a statement about repayment hierarcy, and this article arrived today. It talks a little about the Congressional fix for PACE, but first it spellls out some good ideas for quick projects that you can do now to help your home be more comfortable and to see lower utility bills.

I hope you find it inspiring!! Let me know if you're doing…

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Added by Laura Dely on December 23, 2010 at 5:14pm — No Comments

You Can Help Virginia Democrats Today

Hello UUCA Friends:

I know we are a non-partisan organization, but some of our individual members are politically active. For those of you who would like to see Virginia democrats renew our trend to elect democrats throughout the Commonwealth, read on.

Make calls from home today

to support our special election candidates.

Dear…

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Added by Laura Dely on December 21, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Senate to Vote on DREAM ACT Thurs!! (TODAY)

Please pick up your phone TODAY and call the numbers below to connect with our Virginia Senators, Webb & Warner, and ask that they vote yes on the Dream Act.

The Dream Act passed the House late last night, and is expected to be voted on in the Senate today or tonight.

Simply call the numbers below and urge the senators to vote in favor of the Dream Act.

Sen. Warner: 202-224-2023

Sen. Webb: 202-224-4024

Talking Points…

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Added by Laura Dely on December 9, 2010 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Firestorm Re: Rabbi Lerner's Call to Spur President Obama

Rabbi Lerner is editor of the magazine "Tikkun" and chairs the Interfaith Network of Spiritual Progressives. He wrote an editorial in the Washington Post this past Saturday, explaining his idea re: how to move President Obama to be the progressive champion he campaigned to be as via standing a progressive primary challenger. The piece has ignited an enormous response in the comment section of the Post's site

I think this is an intriguing idea, but I also think we must work to get him to… Continue

Added by Laura Dely on December 6, 2010 at 2:55pm — No Comments