Breaking News: Van Jones Chosen as Obama's "Green Jobs Czar"

[BR_Parkway]

While still not officially confirmed, the buzz from those in the know is that Van Jones, green visionary and founder of Green For All, will be tapped as president Obama's "Green Jobs Czar."

A central focus of the Obama administration's American Reinvestment and Recovery Plan is the creation of 3.5 million new jobs as well as providing $500 million “to prepare workers for careers in energy efficiency and renewable energy.”

In terms of green jobs and building the green economy, Van is the Man. Through his work at Green for All and the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, which he founded in 1998, Jones' work has been a force for both human rights and the environment. Jones is a firm believer that doing right by the earth and creating a green economy will help "lift millions out of poverty."

It's just this brand of visionary that can also help lift a beleaguered economy into a new, sustainable, and prosperous future. The triple bottom line goes to Washington.

http://www.triplepundit.com/pages/breaking-news-van-jones-chosen-as-obamas.php

[ikojo]

1. This is great news if it happens

I've heard Van Jones speak and he knows what needs done

[EFerrari]

2. Van Jones is brilliant. There's no side of this project that he doesn't speak to.

A most excellent choice!

[MurrayDelph]

3. The only Van Jones I know

is ROCHESTER Van Jones




(I know. I'm old)

[Bluenorthwest]

4. I love Van Jones!

He'll do a great job. Van is a man with vision, and I could think of no one better for this post.

[BR_Parkway]

5. That was my thought when I read it as well

[TahitiNut]

6. I think the White House basketball team got another member.

I wonder how many practice sessions they'll have before they take on the Globetrotters in a charity game.

[FrenchieCat]

7. Yes!

:woohoo:

[TayTay]

8. This is fantastic news

I saw Van Jones speak last year at both the Massachusetts State Convention and at YearlyKos. He was great. He brings a passion and intensity to the subject of green energy and green jobs that is both infectious and amazing.

Wonderful, wonderful choice. I hope this goes through.

[gblady]

9. this just totally made my evening....

I love Van Jones...

Wow, just WOW!
GOBAMA!