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The statewide news site MLive recently published a column by the owner of a solar panel installation company claiming the state’s renewable energy sector has produced an estimated 82,600 jobs. Dean Berden, owner of DB Solar in Snover, wrote: “In recent years, Michigan's renewable sector has already seen tremendous growth, with more than an estimated 82,600 jobs in renewable power industries, energy efficiency and other conservation services.” The column links to a report called, “Powering Up Michigan," and attributes the 82,600 jobs number to a 2010 Bureau of Labor and Statistics report. ForTheRecord says: That particular Bureau of Labor Statistics...

Monday, September 7, 2009 1:07 PM By: Ronald Kessler The Obama White House is blaming inadequate vettting for the misguided appointment of environmental adviser Van Jones. But while the White House undoubtedly missed some of Jones’ repugnant statements, it would be hard to imagine hiring anyone who has been in public life without knowing his reputation. Moreover, Jones’ statements are tame compared with those of the Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr., whom Obama considered a mentor for 20 years. Jones, who became an adviser to the White House Council on Environmental Quality in March, resigned late Saturday after generating mounting criticism...

New study shows green jobs creation hampers overall economic growth. Tell Obama. http://tinyurl.com/crlzng http://twitter.com/IlGOPAssembly