CDCU News Briefs An e-publication from the Federation February 2013 In this Issue New Rules on Qualified Mortgages CDFI Fund Issues Interim Rules for CDFI Bond Program CU Journal …
Community-Wealth.org E-Newsletter | February 2013
The latest news on community wealth building initiatives! View this email in your browser Dear Colleague, Welcome to our latest www.Community-Wealth.org e-newsletter, with a new look for 2013. In this winter edition, we bring you a host of new developments and site features: Today, February 8, The Democracy Collaborative and the Department …
“EDUCAUTION ” – new documentary film on Student Debt
***Watch the trailer here*** EDUCAUTION is a journey documentary film created by graduate students who are concerned about the future of the American Higher Education System. By focusing on the economic issues surrounding the higher education system, the film examines the increasing concerns of many Americans regarding the continuing decrease …
NEW REPORT: WHAT ARE RURAL AND CO-OP UTILITIES SAYING ABOUT THEIR SMART GRID ROADMAPS?
NEW REPORT: WHAT ARE RURAL AND CO-OP UTILITIES SAYING ABOUT THEIR SMART GRID ROADMAPS? GTM Research, in collaboration with the Rural Smart Grid Summit (RSGS), publishes this reportsurveying key decision-makers from a diverse group of rural utilities across North America. The findings presented in the report are based on a 41-question survey covering everything from AMI …
Stamping Money out of Politics: A Stamp Stampede
Stamping Money out of Politics: A Stamp Stampede By Martha Shaw For CSRWire January 15, 2013 It’s impossible to say how many dollar bills stamped in red with Stamp Stampede messages to end political bribery have been introduced into circulation so far. But, if it’s any indication, I got one as change at New YorkPenn Station over the …
December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights
December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights: Facility partners meet to share lessons and successes The landscape of microinsurance in Africa 2012 Insurance for the people by the people See more information through: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6e44e7d9ff174776d0f2af089&id=d77fd8be6b&e=[UNIQID] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser December 2012, #15 Forward to …
December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights:
December 2012 Newsletter from the ILO’s Microinsurance Innovation Facility highlights: Facility partners meet to share lessons and successes The landscape of microinsurance in Africa 2012 Insurance for the people by the people See more information through: http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=6e44e7d9ff174776d0f2af089&id=d77fd8be6b&e=[UNIQID] Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser December 2012, #15 Forward to …
Political Football Over Disaster Relief: Another Argument for Public Banking
Political Football Over Disaster Relief: Another Argument for Public Banking Ellen Brown http://WebofDebt.com/articles January 4, 2013 In a shameless display of putting politics before human needs, Congress began 2013 still scrapping over a $60 billion Hurricane Sandy relief bill fully nine weeks after the disaster hit. And if the Katrina experience is any indication, the bill may not bring …
How Do We Bring Solar Installation Costs Down in Florida?
When we ask people why they don’t have solar installed on their properties, we receive any number of reasons, ranging from inefficiency to reliability to storage (all of which we’ve debunked in previous posts). But the number one reason we receive is “cost.” Or rather, perceived cost. Read more…
ASBC Small Business Owners Meet with President Obama Today to Discuss Tax Policies
Ethical Markets, as a member company of ASBC is proud to report this historic meeting! – Hazel Henderson, Editor WASHINGTON, DC – President Barack Obama will meet with 15 small business owners to discuss the impact of tax policies today, Tuesday, November 27, 2012. ASBC and business members and supporters, …