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kristopher
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kristopher's Journal
February 18, 2016
The last paragraph of their findings:
"...America’s claims to being a democratic society are seriously threatened."
I don't know if we will get another chance to change things if we wait for them to further consolidate their power. I especially believe that Hillary's court appointees will not be inclined to limit the power of money.
Hillary is part of the oligarchy and will not change "the Establishment"
This is what Bernie's Campaign is all about.
APRIL 18, 2014
Is America an Oligarchy?
BY JOHN CASSIDY
From the Dept. of Academics Confirming Something You Already Suspected comes a new study concluding that rich people and organizations representing business interests have a powerful grip on U.S. government policy. After examining differences in public opinion across income groups on a wide variety of issues, the political scientists Martin Gilens, of Princeton, and Benjamin Page, of Northwestern, found that the preferences of rich people had a much bigger impact on subsequent policy decisions than the views of middle-income and poor Americans. Indeed, the opinions of lower-income groups, and the interest groups that represent them, appear to have little or no independent impact on policy....
http://www.newyorker.com/news/john-cassidy/is-america-an-oligarchy
The original study:
Sept 2014 journal "Perspectives on Politics"
Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens
Martin Gilens and Benjamin I. Page
ABSTRACT
Each of four theoretical traditions in the study of American politics—which can be characterized as theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy, Economic-Elite Domination, and two types of interest-group pluralism, Majoritarian Pluralism and Biased Pluralism—offers different predictions about which sets of actors have how much influence over public policy: average citizens; economic elites; and organized interest groups, mass-based or business-oriented.
A great deal of empirical research speaks to the policy influence of one or another set of actors, but until recently it has not been possible to test these contrasting theoretical predictions against each other within a single statistical model. We report on an effort to do so, using a unique data set that includes measures of the key variables for 1,779 policy issues.
Multivariate analysis indicates that economic elites and organized groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on U.S. government policy, while average citizens and mass-based interest groups have little or no independent influence. The results provide substantial support for theories of Economic-Elite Domination and for theories of Biased Pluralism, but not for theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy or Majoritarian Pluralism.
Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Interest Groups, and Average Citizens
Martin Gilens and Benjamin I. Page
ABSTRACT
Each of four theoretical traditions in the study of American politics—which can be characterized as theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy, Economic-Elite Domination, and two types of interest-group pluralism, Majoritarian Pluralism and Biased Pluralism—offers different predictions about which sets of actors have how much influence over public policy: average citizens; economic elites; and organized interest groups, mass-based or business-oriented.
A great deal of empirical research speaks to the policy influence of one or another set of actors, but until recently it has not been possible to test these contrasting theoretical predictions against each other within a single statistical model. We report on an effort to do so, using a unique data set that includes measures of the key variables for 1,779 policy issues.
Multivariate analysis indicates that economic elites and organized groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on U.S. government policy, while average citizens and mass-based interest groups have little or no independent influence. The results provide substantial support for theories of Economic-Elite Domination and for theories of Biased Pluralism, but not for theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy or Majoritarian Pluralism.
The last paragraph of their findings:
Despite the seemingly strong empirical support in previous studies for theories of majoritarian democracy, our analyses suggest that majorities of the American public actually have little influence over the policies our government adopts. Americans do enjoy many features central to democratic governance, such as regular elections, freedom of speech and association, and a wide-spread (if still contested) franchise. But we believe that if policymaking is dominated by powerful business organizations and a small number of affluent Americans, then America’s claims to being a democratic society are seriously threatened.
https://scholar.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/mgilens/files/gilens_and_page_2014_-testing_theories_of_american_politics.doc.pdf
"...America’s claims to being a democratic society are seriously threatened."
I don't know if we will get another chance to change things if we wait for them to further consolidate their power. I especially believe that Hillary's court appointees will not be inclined to limit the power of money.
February 17, 2016
Why didn't Hillary vote for the 2007 energy efficiency and renewable energy bill?
Title: Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Taking Hillary Clinton Supporters at their word, we know that Hillary did not vote for this bill? Are we to conclude that she is against energy efficiency efforts and renewable energy???
The text of the bill is below the Clinton Campaign propaganda.
Beginning
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEC. 2. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.
TITLE I--BIOFUELS FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle A--Renewable Fuel Standard
SEC. 111. RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD.
SEC. 112. PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUEL USING RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 113. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO THE USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES TO GENERATE ENERGY.
Subtitle B--Renewable Fuels Infrastructure
SEC. 121. INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM FOR RENEWABLE FUELS.
SEC. 122. BIOENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 123. BIORESEARCH CENTERS FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY PROGRAM.
SEC. 124. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR RENEWABLE FUEL FACILITIES.
SEC. 125. GRANTS FOR RENEWABLE FUEL PRODUCTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN STATES.
SEC. 126. GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BIOMASS TO LOCAL BIOREFINERIES.
SEC. 127. BIOREFINERY INFORMATION CENTER.
SEC. 128. ALTERNATIVE FUEL DATABASE AND MATERIALS.
SEC. 129. FUEL TANK CAP LABELING REQUIREMENT.
SEC. 130. BIODIESEL.
SEC. 131. TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS WHO PLANT DEDICATED ENERGY CROPS FOR A LOCAL CELLULOSIC REFINERY.
SEC. 132. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF LOW-CARBON FUELS.
Subtitle C--Studies
SEC. 141. STUDY OF ADVANCED BIOFUELS TECHNOLOGIES.
SEC. 142. STUDY OF INCREASED CONSUMPTION OF ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE WITH HIGHER LEVELS OF ETHANOL.
SEC. 143. PIPELINE FEASIBILITY STUDY.
SEC. 144. STUDY OF OPTIMIZATION OF FLEXIBLE FUELED VEHICLES TO USE E-85 FUEL.
SEC. 145. STUDY OF CREDITS FOR USE OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SEC. 146. STUDY OF ENGINE DURABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF BIODIESEL.
SEC. 147. STUDY OF INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE FUELS.
SEC. 148. STUDY OF STREAMLINED LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS TOOLS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RENEWABLE CARBON CONTENT OF BIOFUELS.
SEC. 149. STUDY OF EFFECTS OF ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLES.
SEC. 150. STUDY OF OFFSHORE WIND RESOURCES.
Subtitle D--Environmental Safeguards
SEC. 161. GRANTS FOR PRODUCTION OF ADVANCED BIOFUELS.
SEC. 162. STUDIES OF EFFECTS OF RENEWABLE FUEL USE.
SEC. 163. INTEGRATED CONSIDERATION OF WATER QUALITY IN DETERMINATIONS ON FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES.
SEC. 164. ANTI-BACKSLIDING.
TITLE II--ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 202. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.
Subtitle A--Promoting Advanced Lighting Technologies
SEC. 211. ACCELERATED PROCUREMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING.
SEC. 212. INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMP EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 213. BRIGHT TOMORROW LIGHTING PRIZES.
SEC. 214. SENSE OF SENATE CONCERNING EFFICIENT LIGHTING STANDARDS.
SEC. 215. RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION GRANTS.
Subtitle B--Expediting New Energy Efficiency Standards
SEC. 221. DEFINITION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARD.
SEC. 222. REGIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR HEATING AND COOLING PRODUCTS.
SEC. 223. FURNACE FAN RULEMAKING.
SEC. 224. EXPEDITED RULEMAKINGS.
SEC. 225. PERIODIC REVIEWS.
SEC. 226. ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELING FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.
SEC. 227. RESIDENTIAL BOILER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 228. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 229. ELECTRIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 230. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR HOME APPLIANCES.
SEC. 231. IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR APPLIANCES AND BUILDINGS IN COLD CLIMATES.
SEC. 232. DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONSUMER PRODUCTS.
SEC. 233. INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAM.
Subtitle C--Promoting High Efficiency Vehicles, Advanced Batteries, and Energy Storage
SEC. 241. LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 242. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR FUEL-EFFICIENT AUTOMOBILE PARTS MANUFACTURERS.
SEC. 243. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
SEC. 244. ENERGY STORAGE COMPETITIVENESS.
SEC. 245. ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
SEC. 246. INCLUSION OF ELECTRIC DRIVE IN ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992.
SEC. 247. COMMERCIAL INSULATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Subtitle D--Setting Energy Efficiency Goals
SEC. 251. OIL SAVINGS PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 252. NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT GOALS.
SEC. 253. NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN.
SEC. 254. MODERNIZATION OF ELECTRICITY GRID SYSTEM.
SEC. 255. SMART GRID SYSTEM REPORT.
SEC. 256. SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION.
SEC. 257. SMART GRID INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORK.
SEC. 258. STATE CONSIDERATION OF SMART GRID.
SEC. 259. SUPPORT FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SEC. 260. ENERGY POLICY COMMISSION.
Subtitle E--Promoting Federal Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
SEC. 261. FEDERAL FLEET CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 400FF. FEDERAL FLEET CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 262. FEDERAL REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 263. ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS.
SEC. 264. ENERGY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL BUILDINGS.
SEC. 265. COMBINED HEAT AND POWER AND DISTRICT ENERGY INSTALLATIONS AT FEDERAL SITES.
SEC. 266. FEDERAL BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
SEC. 267. APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE TO PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING.
SEC. 268. ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS INITIATIVE.
SEC. 269. CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDORS.
SEC. 270. FEDERAL STANDBY POWER STANDARD.
SEC. 270A. STANDARD RELATING TO SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS.
SEC. 270B. RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP.
SEC. 270C. EXPRESS LOANS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SEC. 270D. SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Subtitle F--Assisting State and Local Governments in Energy Efficiency
SEC. 271. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.
SEC. 272. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS.
SEC. 273. UTILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS.
SEC. 274. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 275. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOCK GRANT.
`SEC. 123. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOCK GRANT.
SEC. 276. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
`SEC. 399A. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
SEC. 277. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM.
SEC. 278. ASSISTANCE TO STATES TO REDUCE SCHOOL BUS IDLING.
SEC. 279. DEFINITION OF STATE.
SEC. 280. COORDINATION OF PLANNED REFINERY OUTAGES.
SEC. 281. TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR CLEAN COAL POWER INITIATIVE.
SEC. 282. ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 283. OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Subtitle G--Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion
SEC. 291. DEFINITION OF MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 292. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 293. NATIONAL OCEAN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTERS.
TITLE III--CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 302. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 303. CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE CAPACITY ASSESSMENT.
SEC. 304. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE INITIATIVE.
SEC. 305. CAPITOL POWER PLANT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 306. ASSESSMENT OF CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND METHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS.
SEC. 307. ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH PROGRAM.
TITLE IV--COST-EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Subtitle A--Public Buildings Cost Reduction
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 402. COST-EFFECTIVE AND GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 403. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
SEC. 404. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle B--Installation of Photovoltaic System at Department of Energy Headquarters Building
SEC. 411. INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING.
Subtitle C--High-Performance Green Buildings
SEC. 421. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 422. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
SEC. 423. DEFINITIONS.
PART I--OFFICE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS
SEC. 431. OVERSIGHT.
SEC. 432. OFFICE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS.
SEC. 433. GREEN BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
SEC. 434. PUBLIC OUTREACH.
SEC. 435. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 436. BUDGET AND LIFE-CYCLE COSTING AND CONTRACTING.
SEC. 437. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
PART II--HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
SEC. 441. DEFINITION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOL.
SEC. 442. GRANTS FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS.
SEC. 443. MODEL GUIDELINES FOR SITING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES.
SEC. 444. PUBLIC OUTREACH.
SEC. 445. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM.
SEC. 446. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
PART III--STRENGTHENING FEDERAL LEADERSHIP
SEC. 451. INCENTIVES.
SEC. 452. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT.
SEC. 453. FEDERAL GREEN BUILDING PERFORMANCE.
SEC. 454. STORM WATER RUNOFF REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
PART IV--DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
SEC. 461. COORDINATION OF GOALS.
SEC. 462. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE V--CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 502. AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS FOR AUTOMOBILES AND CERTAIN OTHER VEHICLES.
SEC. 503. AMENDING FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS.
SEC. 504. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 505. ENSURING SAFETY OF AUTOMOBILES.
`Sec. 30129. Vehicle compatibility standard
SEC. 506. CREDIT TRADING PROGRAM.
SEC. 507. LABELS FOR FUEL ECONOMY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
SEC. 508. CONTINUED APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STANDARDS.
SEC. 509. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDIES.
SEC. 510. STANDARDS FOR EXECUTIVE AGENCY AUTOMOBILES.
`Sec. 32917. Standards for Executive agency automobiles
SEC. 511. INCREASING CONSUMER AWARENESS OF FLEXIBLE FUEL AUTOMOBILES.
SEC. 512. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ACCURACY OF FUEL ECONOMY LABELING PROCEDURES.
SEC. 513. TIRE FUEL EFFICIENCY CONSUMER INFORMATION.
`Sec. 30123A. Tire fuel efficiency consumer information
SEC. 514. ADVANCED BATTERY INITIATIVE.
SEC. 515. BIODIESEL STANDARDS.
SEC. 516. USE OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 517. ENERGY SECURITY FUND AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL GRANT PROGRAM.
SEC. 518. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 519. APPLICATION WITH CLEAN AIR ACT.
SEC. 520. ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE ACTION PLAN.
TITLE VI--PRICE GOUGING
SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 603. PROHIBITION ON PRICE GOUGING DURING ENERGY EMERGENCIES.
SEC. 604. PROHIBITION ON MARKET MANIPULATION.
SEC. 605. PROHIBITION ON FALSE INFORMATION.
SEC. 606. PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION OF ENERGY EMERGENCY.
SEC. 607. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
SEC. 608. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL.
SEC. 609. PENALTIES.
SEC. 610. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
TITLE VII--ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 703. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY.
SEC. 704. STRATEGIC ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS.
SEC. 705. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CRISIS RESPONSE MECHANISMS.
SEC. 706. HEMISPHERE ENERGY COOPERATION FORUM.
SEC. 707. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION.
SEC. 708. ANNUAL NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY STRATEGY REPORT.
SEC. 709. APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DEFINED.
SEC. 710. NO OIL PRODUCING AND EXPORTING CARTELS ACT OF 2007.
`SEC. 7A. OIL PRODUCING CARTELS.
SEC. 711. CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION FOR NUCLEAR DAMAGE CONTINGENT COST ALLOCATION.
TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 801. STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF PRIVATE WIRE LAWS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER FACILITIES.
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:h.r.6.eas:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SEC. 2. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LAW.
TITLE I--BIOFUELS FOR ENERGY SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle A--Renewable Fuel Standard
SEC. 111. RENEWABLE FUEL STANDARD.
SEC. 112. PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE FUEL USING RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 113. SENSE OF CONGRESS RELATING TO THE USE OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES TO GENERATE ENERGY.
Subtitle B--Renewable Fuels Infrastructure
SEC. 121. INFRASTRUCTURE PILOT PROGRAM FOR RENEWABLE FUELS.
SEC. 122. BIOENERGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 123. BIORESEARCH CENTERS FOR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY PROGRAM.
SEC. 124. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR RENEWABLE FUEL FACILITIES.
SEC. 125. GRANTS FOR RENEWABLE FUEL PRODUCTION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN CERTAIN STATES.
SEC. 126. GRANTS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF BIOMASS TO LOCAL BIOREFINERIES.
SEC. 127. BIOREFINERY INFORMATION CENTER.
SEC. 128. ALTERNATIVE FUEL DATABASE AND MATERIALS.
SEC. 129. FUEL TANK CAP LABELING REQUIREMENT.
SEC. 130. BIODIESEL.
SEC. 131. TRANSITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR FARMERS WHO PLANT DEDICATED ENERGY CROPS FOR A LOCAL CELLULOSIC REFINERY.
SEC. 132. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN SUPPORT OF LOW-CARBON FUELS.
Subtitle C--Studies
SEC. 141. STUDY OF ADVANCED BIOFUELS TECHNOLOGIES.
SEC. 142. STUDY OF INCREASED CONSUMPTION OF ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE WITH HIGHER LEVELS OF ETHANOL.
SEC. 143. PIPELINE FEASIBILITY STUDY.
SEC. 144. STUDY OF OPTIMIZATION OF FLEXIBLE FUELED VEHICLES TO USE E-85 FUEL.
SEC. 145. STUDY OF CREDITS FOR USE OF RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY IN ELECTRIC VEHICLES.
SEC. 146. STUDY OF ENGINE DURABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF BIODIESEL.
SEC. 147. STUDY OF INCENTIVES FOR RENEWABLE FUELS.
SEC. 148. STUDY OF STREAMLINED LIFECYCLE ANALYSIS TOOLS FOR THE EVALUATION OF RENEWABLE CARBON CONTENT OF BIOFUELS.
SEC. 149. STUDY OF EFFECTS OF ETHANOL-BLENDED GASOLINE ON OFF-ROAD VEHICLES.
SEC. 150. STUDY OF OFFSHORE WIND RESOURCES.
Subtitle D--Environmental Safeguards
SEC. 161. GRANTS FOR PRODUCTION OF ADVANCED BIOFUELS.
SEC. 162. STUDIES OF EFFECTS OF RENEWABLE FUEL USE.
SEC. 163. INTEGRATED CONSIDERATION OF WATER QUALITY IN DETERMINATIONS ON FUELS AND FUEL ADDITIVES.
SEC. 164. ANTI-BACKSLIDING.
TITLE II--ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 202. DEFINITION OF SECRETARY.
Subtitle A--Promoting Advanced Lighting Technologies
SEC. 211. ACCELERATED PROCUREMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHTING.
SEC. 212. INCANDESCENT REFLECTOR LAMP EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 213. BRIGHT TOMORROW LIGHTING PRIZES.
SEC. 214. SENSE OF SENATE CONCERNING EFFICIENT LIGHTING STANDARDS.
SEC. 215. RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSTRUCTION GRANTS.
Subtitle B--Expediting New Energy Efficiency Standards
SEC. 221. DEFINITION OF ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARD.
SEC. 222. REGIONAL EFFICIENCY STANDARDS FOR HEATING AND COOLING PRODUCTS.
SEC. 223. FURNACE FAN RULEMAKING.
SEC. 224. EXPEDITED RULEMAKINGS.
SEC. 225. PERIODIC REVIEWS.
SEC. 226. ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELING FOR CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS.
SEC. 227. RESIDENTIAL BOILER EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 228. TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS.
SEC. 229. ELECTRIC MOTOR EFFICIENCY STANDARDS.
SEC. 230. ENERGY STANDARDS FOR HOME APPLIANCES.
SEC. 231. IMPROVED ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR APPLIANCES AND BUILDINGS IN COLD CLIMATES.
SEC. 232. DEPLOYMENT OF NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR HIGH-EFFICIENCY CONSUMER PRODUCTS.
SEC. 233. INDUSTRIAL EFFICIENCY PROGRAM.
Subtitle C--Promoting High Efficiency Vehicles, Advanced Batteries, and Energy Storage
SEC. 241. LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 242. LOAN GUARANTEES FOR FUEL-EFFICIENT AUTOMOBILE PARTS MANUFACTURERS.
SEC. 243. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY VEHICLES MANUFACTURING INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
SEC. 244. ENERGY STORAGE COMPETITIVENESS.
SEC. 245. ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
SEC. 246. INCLUSION OF ELECTRIC DRIVE IN ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992.
SEC. 247. COMMERCIAL INSULATION DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
Subtitle D--Setting Energy Efficiency Goals
SEC. 251. OIL SAVINGS PLAN AND REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 252. NATIONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENT GOALS.
SEC. 253. NATIONAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN.
SEC. 254. MODERNIZATION OF ELECTRICITY GRID SYSTEM.
SEC. 255. SMART GRID SYSTEM REPORT.
SEC. 256. SMART GRID TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION.
SEC. 257. SMART GRID INTEROPERABILITY FRAMEWORK.
SEC. 258. STATE CONSIDERATION OF SMART GRID.
SEC. 259. SUPPORT FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE OF THE UNITED STATES.
SEC. 260. ENERGY POLICY COMMISSION.
Subtitle E--Promoting Federal Leadership in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
SEC. 261. FEDERAL FLEET CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 400FF. FEDERAL FLEET CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 262. FEDERAL REQUIREMENT TO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 263. ENERGY SAVINGS PERFORMANCE CONTRACTS.
SEC. 264. ENERGY MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL BUILDINGS.
SEC. 265. COMBINED HEAT AND POWER AND DISTRICT ENERGY INSTALLATIONS AT FEDERAL SITES.
SEC. 266. FEDERAL BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
SEC. 267. APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE TO PUBLIC AND ASSISTED HOUSING.
SEC. 268. ENERGY EFFICIENT COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS INITIATIVE.
SEC. 269. CLEAN ENERGY CORRIDORS.
SEC. 270. FEDERAL STANDBY POWER STANDARD.
SEC. 270A. STANDARD RELATING TO SOLAR HOT WATER HEATERS.
SEC. 270B. RENEWABLE ENERGY INNOVATION MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP.
SEC. 270C. EXPRESS LOANS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
SEC. 270D. SMALL BUSINESS ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
Subtitle F--Assisting State and Local Governments in Energy Efficiency
SEC. 271. WEATHERIZATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.
SEC. 272. STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION PLANS.
SEC. 273. UTILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS.
SEC. 274. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND RESPONSE PROGRAM ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 275. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOCK GRANT.
`SEC. 123. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL BLOCK GRANT.
SEC. 276. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
`SEC. 399A. ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND EFFICIENCY GRANTS FOR INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
SEC. 277. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKER TRAINING PROGRAM.
SEC. 278. ASSISTANCE TO STATES TO REDUCE SCHOOL BUS IDLING.
SEC. 279. DEFINITION OF STATE.
SEC. 280. COORDINATION OF PLANNED REFINERY OUTAGES.
SEC. 281. TECHNICAL CRITERIA FOR CLEAN COAL POWER INITIATIVE.
SEC. 282. ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 283. OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Subtitle G--Marine and Hydrokinetic Renewable Energy Promotion
SEC. 291. DEFINITION OF MARINE AND HYDROKINETIC RENEWABLE ENERGY.
SEC. 292. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 293. NATIONAL OCEAN ENERGY RESEARCH CENTERS.
TITLE III--CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION
SEC. 301. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 302. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 303. CARBON DIOXIDE STORAGE CAPACITY ASSESSMENT.
SEC. 304. CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE INITIATIVE.
SEC. 305. CAPITOL POWER PLANT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 306. ASSESSMENT OF CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND METHANE AND NITROUS OXIDE EMISSIONS FROM TERRESTRIAL ECOSYSTEMS.
SEC. 307. ABRUPT CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH PROGRAM.
TITLE IV--COST-EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Subtitle A--Public Buildings Cost Reduction
SEC. 401. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 402. COST-EFFECTIVE AND GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP TECHNOLOGY ACCELERATION PROGRAM.
SEC. 403. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
SEC. 404. DEFINITIONS.
Subtitle B--Installation of Photovoltaic System at Department of Energy Headquarters Building
SEC. 411. INSTALLATION OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM AT DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HEADQUARTERS BUILDING.
Subtitle C--High-Performance Green Buildings
SEC. 421. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 422. FINDINGS AND PURPOSES.
SEC. 423. DEFINITIONS.
PART I--OFFICE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS
SEC. 431. OVERSIGHT.
SEC. 432. OFFICE OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE GREEN BUILDINGS.
SEC. 433. GREEN BUILDING ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
SEC. 434. PUBLIC OUTREACH.
SEC. 435. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 436. BUDGET AND LIFE-CYCLE COSTING AND CONTRACTING.
SEC. 437. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
PART II--HEALTHY HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOLS
SEC. 441. DEFINITION OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE SCHOOL.
SEC. 442. GRANTS FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS.
SEC. 443. MODEL GUIDELINES FOR SITING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES.
SEC. 444. PUBLIC OUTREACH.
SEC. 445. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM.
SEC. 446. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
PART III--STRENGTHENING FEDERAL LEADERSHIP
SEC. 451. INCENTIVES.
SEC. 452. FEDERAL PROCUREMENT.
SEC. 453. FEDERAL GREEN BUILDING PERFORMANCE.
SEC. 454. STORM WATER RUNOFF REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
PART IV--DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
SEC. 461. COORDINATION OF GOALS.
SEC. 462. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
TITLE V--CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS
SEC. 501. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 502. AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS FOR AUTOMOBILES AND CERTAIN OTHER VEHICLES.
SEC. 503. AMENDING FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS.
SEC. 504. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 505. ENSURING SAFETY OF AUTOMOBILES.
`Sec. 30129. Vehicle compatibility standard
SEC. 506. CREDIT TRADING PROGRAM.
SEC. 507. LABELS FOR FUEL ECONOMY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS.
SEC. 508. CONTINUED APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STANDARDS.
SEC. 509. NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES STUDIES.
SEC. 510. STANDARDS FOR EXECUTIVE AGENCY AUTOMOBILES.
`Sec. 32917. Standards for Executive agency automobiles
SEC. 511. INCREASING CONSUMER AWARENESS OF FLEXIBLE FUEL AUTOMOBILES.
SEC. 512. PERIODIC REVIEW OF ACCURACY OF FUEL ECONOMY LABELING PROCEDURES.
SEC. 513. TIRE FUEL EFFICIENCY CONSUMER INFORMATION.
`Sec. 30123A. Tire fuel efficiency consumer information
SEC. 514. ADVANCED BATTERY INITIATIVE.
SEC. 515. BIODIESEL STANDARDS.
SEC. 516. USE OF CIVIL PENALTIES FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 517. ENERGY SECURITY FUND AND ALTERNATIVE FUEL GRANT PROGRAM.
SEC. 518. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
SEC. 519. APPLICATION WITH CLEAN AIR ACT.
SEC. 520. ALTERNATIVE FUEL VEHICLE ACTION PLAN.
TITLE VI--PRICE GOUGING
SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 602. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 603. PROHIBITION ON PRICE GOUGING DURING ENERGY EMERGENCIES.
SEC. 604. PROHIBITION ON MARKET MANIPULATION.
SEC. 605. PROHIBITION ON FALSE INFORMATION.
SEC. 606. PRESIDENTIAL DECLARATION OF ENERGY EMERGENCY.
SEC. 607. ENFORCEMENT BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION.
SEC. 608. ENFORCEMENT BY STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL.
SEC. 609. PENALTIES.
SEC. 610. EFFECT ON OTHER LAWS.
TITLE VII--ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY
SEC. 701. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 702. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 703. SENSE OF CONGRESS ON ENERGY DIPLOMACY AND SECURITY.
SEC. 704. STRATEGIC ENERGY PARTNERSHIPS.
SEC. 705. INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CRISIS RESPONSE MECHANISMS.
SEC. 706. HEMISPHERE ENERGY COOPERATION FORUM.
SEC. 707. NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION.
SEC. 708. ANNUAL NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY STRATEGY REPORT.
SEC. 709. APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES DEFINED.
SEC. 710. NO OIL PRODUCING AND EXPORTING CARTELS ACT OF 2007.
`SEC. 7A. OIL PRODUCING CARTELS.
SEC. 711. CONVENTION ON SUPPLEMENTARY COMPENSATION FOR NUCLEAR DAMAGE CONTINGENT COST ALLOCATION.
TITLE VIII--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 801. STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF PRIVATE WIRE LAWS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMBINED HEAT AND POWER FACILITIES.
February 17, 2016
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show (starts just after 7 min.)
Note the dates in this chart that backdropped that statement: 1/25/16 - 2/7/16
For the record, this is what the chart to represent her claim actually looks like:
For those who will glom onto the difference between voter preference and voter forecast I have two replies:
1) Why did she truncate the timeline in her chart down to 2 weeks while discussing a timeframe of more than 1 year, and
2) She knows that the precise phrasing she used isn't a common polling question and that phrasing adds nothing to the narrative that is not found in the voter preference poll numbers. This is the part that is most damning IMO as it shows a deliberate effort as opposed to just a producer's mistake.
Rachel has been pushing the boundaries in her support for Clinton, but this is the kind of behavior she is famous for exposing. Clinton ethics claim another victim.
Clinton ethics claim another victim as Rachel Maddow plays chart game
Rachel's narration:
"Now, if you ask Democratic voters who they expect to be their nominee in November the answer is a very clear and consistent one since the beginning of this campaign. Democratic voters have expected Hillary Clinton to be the candidate who will win the nomination in the end since the very beginning of this campaign.
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show (starts just after 7 min.)
Note the dates in this chart that backdropped that statement: 1/25/16 - 2/7/16
For the record, this is what the chart to represent her claim actually looks like:
For those who will glom onto the difference between voter preference and voter forecast I have two replies:
1) Why did she truncate the timeline in her chart down to 2 weeks while discussing a timeframe of more than 1 year, and
2) She knows that the precise phrasing she used isn't a common polling question and that phrasing adds nothing to the narrative that is not found in the voter preference poll numbers. This is the part that is most damning IMO as it shows a deliberate effort as opposed to just a producer's mistake.
Rachel has been pushing the boundaries in her support for Clinton, but this is the kind of behavior she is famous for exposing. Clinton ethics claim another victim.
February 17, 2016
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/17/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-nevada-poll/index.html
Poll results: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/images/02/17/topnv1.pdf
Move over 538!!! CNN Nevada poll today: Clinton 48% Sanders 47%
Poll: Clinton, Sanders in a dead heat for Nevada
Washington (CNN)Likely Democratic caucusgoers in Nevada are split almost evenly between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ahead of Saturday's caucuses, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll.
Though Clinton holds an edge over Sanders on handling a range of top issues, the results suggest the extremely close race hinges on divided opinions on the economy.
Overall, 48% of likely caucus attendees say they support Clinton, 47% Sanders. Both candidates carry their demographic strong points from prior states into Nevada, with Clinton holding an edge among women, while Sanders tops the former secretary of state among voters under age 55...
Washington (CNN)Likely Democratic caucusgoers in Nevada are split almost evenly between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders ahead of Saturday's caucuses, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll.
Though Clinton holds an edge over Sanders on handling a range of top issues, the results suggest the extremely close race hinges on divided opinions on the economy.
Overall, 48% of likely caucus attendees say they support Clinton, 47% Sanders. Both candidates carry their demographic strong points from prior states into Nevada, with Clinton holding an edge among women, while Sanders tops the former secretary of state among voters under age 55...
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/17/politics/hillary-clinton-bernie-sanders-nevada-poll/index.html
Poll results: http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2016/images/02/17/topnv1.pdf
February 17, 2016
Nope. Both say they will fix it. Only one actually intends to follow through
The other is just pandering because she is heavily indebted to the pharmaceutical industry.
Single payer is what will fix the problem.
February 16, 2016
I''ve probably just missed it, but if so, I can't correct my mistake on my own.
Request for help researching HRC on MTP re abortion
This video clip from Real clear politics archive was posted 29 Sept 2015. It seems to show a 30 second clip of Clinton in that interview making a statement on abortion. The clothing looks to be the same as she wore for an MTP interview with Chuck Todd that was done on 27 Sept 2015.
I wanted to see the context of the answer to better understand the question but when I reviewed the original it didn't seem to be there.
Can I get confirmation and any opinions about what might be taking place?
RCP video: http://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2015/09/29/hillary_clinton_i_could_compromise_on_abortion_if_it_included_exceptions_for_mothers_health.html
MTP "full interview" from 27 Sept 2015:
I''ve probably just missed it, but if so, I can't correct my mistake on my own.
February 16, 2016
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/politics/hillary-clinton-bill-clinton-paid-speeches/
Total Bill and Hillary speech income $153,000,000 not $675,000
Documentation and details:
(CNN)Hillary Clinton and her husband, former President Bill Clinton, combined to earn more than $153 million in paid speeches from 2001 until Hillary Clinton launched her presidential campaign last spring, a CNN analysis shows.
In total, the two gave 729 speeches from February 2001 until May, receiving an average payday of $210,795 for each address. The two also reported at least $7.7 million for at least 39 speeches to big banks, including Goldman Sachs and UBS, with Hillary Clinton, the Democratic 2016 front-runner, collecting at least $1.8 million for at least eight speeches to big banks...
In total, the two gave 729 speeches from February 2001 until May, receiving an average payday of $210,795 for each address. The two also reported at least $7.7 million for at least 39 speeches to big banks, including Goldman Sachs and UBS, with Hillary Clinton, the Democratic 2016 front-runner, collecting at least $1.8 million for at least eight speeches to big banks...
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/politics/hillary-clinton-bill-clinton-paid-speeches/
More at link aboveTotal Bill and Hillary Clinton speech income, Feb. 2001 thru May 2015:
TOTAL: AVERAGE: SPEECHES:
$153,669,691.00 $210,795.19 729
Total Bill Clinton speech income, Feb. 2001 thru May 2015:
TOTAL: AVERAGE: SPEECHES:
$132,021,691.00 $207,255.40 637
Total Hillary Clinton speech income, April 2013 thru March 2015:
TOTAL: AVERAGE: SPEECHES:
$21,648,000.00 $235,304.35 92
February 16, 2016
I Proudly Stand with God.
God must have wanted President Obama to to appoint one last Supreme Court Judge or else Antonin Scalia would still be alive today.
via FB
PS (Even if I Am an atheist.)
February 14, 2016
Why I support Bernie Sanders
Because he consistently tells the truth.
And once you've heard the truth, everything else is just cheap whiskey.
February 14, 2016
Sam Frizell @Sam_Frizell 4:53 PM ET
The photographer who captured civil rights efforts at the University of Chicago fifty years ago says that recently discovered evidence proves that a young man in a disputed 1962 photo is, in fact, Bernie Sanders.
The 1962 photo of a man leading a sit-in against segregated housing at the university, which Sanders’ campaign had been promoting to illustrate his involvement in the civil rights movement, came under scrutiny after TIME published an article last year with accounts by four alumni who doubted Sanders was the young man in the photo.
Now, photographer Danny Lyon—today a well-known chronicler of the Civil Rights-era—told TIME he believes that newly-found photo contact sheets settle questions about the dramatic 1962 picture.
The contact sheets, reviewed by TIME, show pictures of the 21-year-old Sanders sitting on the floor wearing a rough, brown sweater and white shirt in what appears to be the same room as the disputed photo. The clothing Sanders is wearing on the floor in the recently discovered contact sheets looks to be the same as the clothing the young man is wearing in the photo in question.
Moreover, Lyon said ...
http://time.com/4220480/bernie-sanders-disputed-civil-rights-photo-1962/
Time publishes retraction on Bernie photos "Photo Really Does Show Bernie Sanders"
Photographer Says Disputed 1962 Photo Really Does Show Bernie SandersSam Frizell @Sam_Frizell 4:53 PM ET
The photographer who captured civil rights efforts at the University of Chicago fifty years ago says that recently discovered evidence proves that a young man in a disputed 1962 photo is, in fact, Bernie Sanders.
The 1962 photo of a man leading a sit-in against segregated housing at the university, which Sanders’ campaign had been promoting to illustrate his involvement in the civil rights movement, came under scrutiny after TIME published an article last year with accounts by four alumni who doubted Sanders was the young man in the photo.
Now, photographer Danny Lyon—today a well-known chronicler of the Civil Rights-era—told TIME he believes that newly-found photo contact sheets settle questions about the dramatic 1962 picture.
The contact sheets, reviewed by TIME, show pictures of the 21-year-old Sanders sitting on the floor wearing a rough, brown sweater and white shirt in what appears to be the same room as the disputed photo. The clothing Sanders is wearing on the floor in the recently discovered contact sheets looks to be the same as the clothing the young man is wearing in the photo in question.
Moreover, Lyon said ...
http://time.com/4220480/bernie-sanders-disputed-civil-rights-photo-1962/
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