Washington 2017: The U.S. Political RP IC-Volume II (OPEN)

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1609
Monday
3 July
2017

The problem is that the credits do not reach people with low incomes. They do not buy many new cars but used instead which are gasoline. A credit that only makes the middle class choose electric a little more will not work. Low end electric cars must be affordable on the bottom bracket. I have found that $30,000 is the best number. It is much cheaper than it sounds. For average buyers with the total number of electric cars sold it is less than one billion dollars a year. We want to see more of these cars sold and lower incomes buying so we want it to go up but it is small but effective in the tax budget." McGareth says.

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1609
Monday
3 July
2017

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The problem is that the credits do not reach people with low incomes. They do not buy many new cars but used instead which are gasoline. A credit that only makes the middle class choose electric a little more will not work. Low end electric cars must be affordable on the bottom bracket. I have found that $30,000 is the best number. It is much cheaper than it sounds. For average buyers with the total number of electric cars sold it is less than one billion dollars a year. We want to see more of these cars sold and lower incomes buying so we want it to go up but it is small but effective in the tax budget." McGareth says.

Anderson mulled it over for a moment "$30,000 is a big number, with the BBA i don't know if we can afford it. Can we target it so its more limited to lower income drivers? Maybe do a cash for clunkers thing, to qualify for the tax credit you need to turn in car with a MPG over a certain amount?"

"I also have a concern with the solar panels but lets focus on the cars for a bit."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1612
Monday
3 July
2017

"It is a big number but it does not become big for the budget as I explained." McGareth says.

"Less than one billion this year and even if we get ten times the sales it is single digits in the billions and very doable even with a balanced budget amendment. It will probably not go up that fast but if it does it has been extremely effective."

"Cash for clunkers was not very effective. We could still do it but it was not very efficient. A clean tax credit is simpler as a method."

"If the tax credit passes and the buying and cost goes up ten times from what it is this year it will have a cost that is about twenty percent of what we get from fuel taxes without talking about income taxes. With that the number of electric car sales could go up twenty times and it would be less than half of the tax credit that fuel taxes are. And if there is that much expansion in production there would be major production development and hiring going on. These are simple numbers but there is room for a lot of error even if it costs much more than expected."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1612
Monday
3 July
2017

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"It is a big number but it does not become big for the budget as I explained." McGareth says.

"Less than one billion this year and even if we get ten times the sales it is single digits in the billions and very doable even with a balanced budget amendment. It will probably not go up that fast but if it does it has been extremely effective."

"Cash for clunkers was not very effective. We could still do it but it was not very efficient. A clean tax credit is simpler as a method."

"If the tax credit passes and the buying and cost goes up ten times from what it is this year it will have a cost that is about twenty percent of what we get from fuel taxes without talking about income taxes. With that the number of electric car sales could go up twenty times and it would be less than half of the tax credit that fuel taxes are. And if there is that much expansion in production there would be major production development and hiring going on. These are simple numbers but there is room for a lot of error even if it costs much more than expected."

"It's unfortunate but Congress is currently quite protectionist, if we included a requirement that to apply for the tax credit the cars needed to be made in America it would go a long way to convincing less environmentally conscious members of the party."

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Jason Samara Campaign Stop #9
Springfield, Hampden County



Springfield was in the middle of what is known as the “Knowledge Corridor” it hosts over 160,000 university students and over 32 universities and liberal arts colleges. On this day Samara found himself visiting 4 of them. Western New England University, American International College, Springfield Technical Community College and finally Springfield College, he gave lectures at Western, American International and Springfield Technical College. 2 lectures on political science and one on foreign policy in Africa at American International, while the kids he personally taught may not be registered in the state his presence among the college students and the communities, his support of the institutions themselves would ingratiate himself with the local communities as a third of the city was employed by educational institutions and the rest was supported by them..

He ended a very long day with a rally at Springfield College, he saw a lot of familiar faces there from previous rally’s and from the other college’s earlier in the day. Additionally he saw many members of the city’s hispanic population which had exploded over the past 2 decades, most being immigrants that now made up a third of the entire population. The Hispanic and African American population in Massachusetts was not particularly large but they had clearly started to rally behind Samara. His speech in East Orange was well received by the African American community in New England, and the support of African American leaders like Stafford and Clearwater certainly didn’t hurt the situation. Despite Samara not wanting to be “the black candidate” he was on a certain level perceived as that candidate.

“Good Morning! What a crowd, it’s really an honor to be here thank you all for coming and for the warm welcome.”

“I’m Congressman Jason Samara, I am a man raised in Boston, Massachusetts. I grew up walking the Freedom trail, I grew up watching the South End of Boston go from dangerous and remote in the 80s flourish, I grew up jogging along the Charles river and rooting for the Red Sox. But I was born to two loving parents in Puerto Rico, my father was an immigrant and a psychiatrist, my mother was a social worker who devoted her life to helping people get back on their feet. When I was 2 my father passed away in an car accident and my mother took me to Boston to live with her mother. Times were hard, money was short, we relied on family, community and at times the government to get by. I am a product of public school, I grew up hearing stories of my family that fought for civil rights, of my uncles that marched next to Doctor King, who stood on the bridge at Selma, who marched on Washington and I took that to heart.”

“I dedicated my life and schooling to community outreach and service, I married my high school sweetheart and we have beautiful daughters. I was elected to Congress in 2010 becoming the first African American to represent the state, I have fought for welfare reform, consumer protections, providing affordable college and healthcare, LBGTQ rights, a woman’s right to choose and housing reform. I proudly stand by the work I have done for this state. As a Congressman I proudly voted against the RLSA, WAC and BBA. My parents and my grandmother are no longer with us today, but I know they look down on our work with pride.”

“My last name is Samara, a name that comes from half a world away. In America though your name should be no barrier to success, no matter your name or circumstances of birth, the color of your skin, no matter who you love or how you choose to worship... America should be a place where none of that matters. I stand here now proud of my heritage, knowing that I am just a part of the greater American story. I have a vision for America where there are no barriers to success - no matter what color you are, no matter where you're from, no matter how much money you have.”

“Thats where I come from, not let me tell you what I stand for. I stand for no PACs just people, I have pledged to no longer accept donations from corporate PACs, this is just the first step in Comprehensive Campaign Finance Reform that is necessary for our growing Democracy. I stand for the scientific consensus that Climate Change is real, and that we must take steps to build a clean energy economy to make fuel and energy cheaper, better for the environment and free of our dependency on foreign countries.”

“I stand for those who serve are nation in uniform, and making sure that when they return to civilian life we are there to support them in the challenges they face. I stand for Expanding medical care and support services for our service members is a moral duty.”

“I stand for Universal Healthcare, Health Care is a Human Right, a moral responsibility. I will fight to make sure that insurance companies no longer turn people away for pre-existing conditions or discriminate against women. I will work hand in hand with our governor to craft and support a healthcare plan that covers all of Massachusetts so it can continue to be the national leader in coverage and innovation.”

“I stand for Equal Pay for Equal Work. An economy that works for everyone, a $15 minimum wage, affordable childcare, parental leave. No one who works full time should live in poverty and its time big business and the 1% paid its fair share.”

“I stand for LGBTQ equality, I go to Boston’s Pride Parade every year, I marched in DC and spoke on LGBTQ rights and progress. I will stand against any attempt to take away our progress, LGTBQ rights are human rights and we need an equality act to ban discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in employment, housing and other areas.”

“I stand for A God Given Right to Safety, the Minutemen Act showed that Congress cares more about handouts to Gun Manufacturers than safety for our people, and across the country children are paying the price. Gun Violence plagues our communities every day and as your Senator I will fight back against the epidemic, thoughts and prayers are not enough we need action to take dangerous weapons off our streets and out of the hands of dangerous individuals.”

“For most folks, one income isn't enough to raise a family and send your kids to college. Sometimes, two incomes aren't enough. It's harder to save. It's harder to retire. You're doing your part, you're meeting your responsibilities, but it always seems like you're treading water or falling behind.”

“I’m tired of waiting, waiting a decade for a pay raise while CEO pay is soaring, i’m tired of waiting for Republican Senators to act while more Americans fall into poverty, i’m tired of waiting for them to realize that their are kids with the knowledge and the drive to go to college and change the world but can’t because its not affordable. I’m tired of waiting and that’s why I am seeking the Democratic nomination for Senator of the great state of Massachusetts.”

“We, the people of Massachusetts, the birthplace of the American Revolution, Birthplace to presidents and patriots, heroes of war and peace, a place of science and philosophy, a state that has ALWAYS pushed America forward. And we know the way forward don’t we? We know how to make our economy stronger and fairer, how to make our communities safer and education more affordable, how to make our retirement security and our healthcare the gold standard.”

“We know that we should not abandon our public education to benefit private and religious schools, but we must strengthen our public education. We know that inclusion and diversity make us stronger, that we must encourage new Americans to come here to build better lives. We know that we must protect members of the LGBTQ+ community, we know that ALL are created equal and must be protected as such under the law!”

“We start right here, right now by talking about the economy. An economy that works for too few at the expense of the many. A rigged game where wall street wins and main street loses, when bankers rig interest rates so you pay more for a house or a car thats a rigged game. When companies use tricks and loopholes to avoid taxes and don’t pay their fair share? Thats a rigged game, and when the top 1% has more than the bottom 99% IT’S A RIGGED GAME!”

“Close the Loopholes, lets tell American companies that if they want to benefit from our laws and our protection they need to bring those profits home. We need a fairer economy because the market the republicans claim is ‘free’ is just a game with loaded dice. We have seen wall street billionaires declare bankruptcy a half dozen times and get bailed out, but someone who can’t afford to pay a speeding ticket goes to jail. IT’S A RIGGED GAME. “

“Since 1978 CEOs have gotten paid over 900% more, workers are 65% more productive and they get 9% more. When America’s workers play a rigged game we all lose, when unions get busted and workers can’t organize? We lose... and when you don’t give people a livable wage we all lose. Basic decency and sound economics both bring you to the same conclusion: IT’S A RIGGED GAME thats why it’s time to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour.”

“But if we are really going to create permanent lasting change we MUST support education. Now i’m not supporting teaching our kids how to better answer a multiple choice question on a test. I want to build real strong communities around schools, have teachers who are well-trained motivated and LOVE what they do. I want schools and teachers that really prepare our children not just for college but for life. We need to treat teachers with the respect they deserve and like the professionals they are!”

“The average student graduates with over $35,000 in debt, I want to make sure that every student gets the opportunity to go to college and that they can go to community college for free and when a student borrows money to go to college they get low rates.”

“The ACA was not perfect, it could have been improved BUT I would take the ACA over having tens of millions without healthcare, without a net, where the only time they see a doctor is in the emergency room. We must continue to improve healthcare, making sure coverage is truly universal and held to the highest standards. I will work hand in hand with our governor to get the best possible healthcare after the RLSA until we can finally repeal it.”

“Everybody deserves affordable healthcare, nobody should have to choose between filling a grocery cart or a prescription jar. The Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and other programs that allow people to retire with dignity, that gives survivor benefits to their partners and families…. These are programs I will fight tooth and nail to defend, to make sure Social Security is there for you. It’s the least we can do.”

“As we make peoples healthcare secure let us also secure our communities…. Mass Shootings capture headlines, but daily tragedies we see in towns and cities across the nation are just as tragic. Thirty Thousand Americans are killed by gun violence every year, the madness must end. I have given my thoughts and prayers to victims too many times but as great man once said ‘when you pray move your feet’. We need to move, we need to realize that we have options and ways to bring down gun violence without dismantling the second amendment which I respect. Ways to ensure criminals, terrorists and other dangerous individuals don’t get firearms. This is not about hunters, this is not about responsible gun owners looking to protect their family… This is about realizing that there is no good reason to own an assault rifle. If you buy a gun, no matter where or when, you should get a background check. The gun lobby owns many in Congress but they do not own the conscience of the American people.”

“As your Senator I will fight to ensure that no one who works full time will live in poverty, I will fight to raise the minimum wage, get better work scheduling, get paid family and medical leave, I will work towards giving every kid in America an opportunity to go to college without being buried under a mountain of debt, and for the debt that is owed now I will fight to make that burden easier.”

“As your Senator I will fight for retirement with dignity, an expansion of Social Security, Strengthening of Medicare and Retirement accounts, and to reform the ACA.”

“As your Senator I will fight against attempts to strip control of a woman’s body away from her. Defending a woman’s right to choose, supporting education and easier access to contraception is vital to promoting sexual health.”

“We need stronger laws to govern Wall Street, we need to keep the 1% accountable and when banks get too big they need to be broken up, the people of this country and this state deserve someone who will hold their feet to the fire and make sure they are accountable. We deserve someone who will support trade deals that don’t just favor the big corporations, trade deals that don’t leave you in the dirt and left behind as the gap between rich and poor widens and the middle class disappears.”

“In too many places the poor are getting poorer, families who need help will find essential services cut, they will find healthcare cut and they need to ‘pull themselves up by their bootstraps’ while the boot of the 1% is on their back. Americans trapped in poverty, no hope of a job or education, many turning to drugs and gangs. We as a nation cannot abandon them, and as your Senator I swear I will fight for them.”

“Call it ‘trickle down’, call it ‘supply side economics’ but its the same story, the shining city is for the privileged few not America as a whole. But democrats have always fought for a different vision, a vision of a nation where we pursue new frontiers in education, healthcare, and prosperity, a nation where we all move forward to that new frontier together, where no-one is left behind.”

"To this end I want to reform and improve the Earned Income Tax Credit, and the Child Tax Credit. My goal is to make work pay, the EITC and Child Tax Credit is great for increasing employment and labor force participation, but they can be improved. I want to make the Child Tax Credit fully refundable for families with children under 17, increase the phase in rate to 50 for families with children under the age of 6. This could lift over a million people out of poverty."

“Our nation, our republic will not work if we do not get out there and fight for what we believe in. Politicians from the President to the local dog catcher need to hear from you, they hear plenty from the 1% and Wall Street, from Super-Pacs and giant corporations and those who can fill their pockets and campaign chests. If we don’t speak now, make our voices heard, our politicians will ONLY work for the wealthy few.”

“So while I am asking for your vote, but more importantly asking for your engagement. I hope that when election day comes you put a check mark next to my name on a ballot, but should you decide that you disagree I hope that you still get involved. Raise the level of debate and discourse, demand the highest standards not just from your elected officials but from those who elect them. Do not take your vote for granted, your country needs you, your nation needs you, and those who do not have the chance to vote need you.”

“Our state has a strong Irish tradition, and the Irish tell the story of a man reaching the gates of heaven asking to be let in, St. Peter says ‘of course just show us your scars’ to which the man replies ‘Scars? I have no scars’ St. Peter says ‘what a pity, was there nothing worth fighting for?”

“In the days to come we will accomplish much, we will push our state and our nation continually forward, but no progress worth making has ever been made with self sacrifice, personal suffering and sometimes even death. Find your truth, fight for it, pray and move your feet, show others the path forward by blazing the trail.”

“We are STRONGER TOGETHER, that means everyone who works hard has an equal shot at America’s promise, at joining the middle class and having a better life. We are STRONGER TOGETHER yet so many of our corporate and political leaders seem content to pursue their own self interest, leaving so many hard working Americans struggling and without a fair shot. So lets not give up now, abandon our dreams to dark apathy we are STRONGER TOGETHER and we can achieve the American Dream.”

“Together we can accomplish great things, I pray you join me, I pray you stand and march forward with me, and one day we will have built a country worthy of the principles we were founded on. Thank you, God bless America and God bless the Great State of Massachusetts.”

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1617
Monday
3 July
2017

"That could put our trade deals at risk and bring retaliation when other countries close their markets." McGareth says in warning.

"We can convince the protectionists without that however. The biggest electric car manufacturer selling in America is Tesla and they build their cars here. The electric car that is sold the most is the Chevrolet Volt and they are also made here. Most of the benefit will be American manufacturers for increased electric car sales and if Americans are buying more than sellers will want to concentrate more here. We can inform them of that and win votes without making it protectionist."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1617
Monday
3 July
2017

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"That could put our trade deals at risk and bring retaliation when other countries close their markets." McGareth says in warning.

"We can convince the protectionists without that however. The biggest electric car manufacturer selling in America is Tesla and they build their cars here. The electric car that is sold the most is the Chevrolet Volt and they are also made here. Most of the benefit will be American manufacturers for increased electric car sales and if Americans are buying more than sellers will want to concentrate more here. We can inform them of that and win votes without making it protectionist."

Glen shifts a bit uncomfortably "I can sell that, it won't be easy but I can sell that. Alright i'll work with you on this, I want to see if I can whip up more support in the house before submitting it and get some co-sponsors."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1621
Monday
3 July
2017

"Who do you want to whip? I could assist or I can stay out of the way if you would rather have that." McGareth says.

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1621
Monday
3 July
2017

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"Who do you want to whip? I could assist or I can stay out of the way if you would rather have that." McGareth says.

"I'm not sure yet, I only just got the details. If I need help I'll let you know, maybe you could focus on the Senate side."

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National Air and Space Museum, Washington D.C.

Appleby folded his hands across his chest as they came to a stop in the new room.

"No."

"Too many people, always. Can never get it empty. I could get a side job as a night watchman, maybe then it would be better. You can't enjoy something like this when you can't be alone with it all."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1624
Monday
3 July
2017

"I can do that. You have to introduce it because of the rules for tax bills but I will work to get votes ready by the time it comes into the Senate." McGareth says.

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1624
Monday
3 July
2017

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"I can do that. You have to introduce it because of the rules for tax bills but I will work to get votes ready by the time it comes into the Senate." McGareth says.

Anderson checks a sheet of notes he brought to the meeting "States where electric cars are most popular are

California
Michigan
Tennessee
Colorado
Arizona
Massachusetts
Virginia
Utah
Maryland
Vermont
Hawaii
Oregon
Washington
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Iowa
Maine
New York

We could start there"

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1625
Monday
3 July
2017

"Are those in order?" McGareth asks.

"And is that per capita or the total number or adjusted for income and vehicle ownership?"

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Susan Reed
@DrReed

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Governor Kiser is showing his incompetence once again. No RLSA bill, no action on abortion, and no protection for our oil industry, what is he good for? We deserve a Governor that will actually wake up and do the job. Gov. Kiser has been a complete disappointment for Texas.

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1625
Monday
3 July
2017

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"Are those in order?" McGareth asks.

"And is that per capita or the total number or adjusted for income and vehicle ownership?"

"No particular order, and its a number of metrics, EV ownership per capita, EV production, total number of cars, the largest upswing in sales of EV cars, most charging stations per car, and largest state tax credits already in effect"

"So with that in mind you can target Senators, Alphonsey, Kingston, Breckenridge, Stafford, Allison, Fowler, Brankers, and Darnell. I'll target reps, De Nieto, Donald Johnson, Barnum, Freeman, Caldwell, Samara, Rhodes, Walsh, Eberhardt. Mullins, and Fransworth. Come to think of it i'll have to clear the $30k number with Eberhardt, I think its fine but its big enough I need to clear it with the speaker."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1629
Monday
3 July
2017

"If there is Michigan there is also Representative Appleby with the Gold Standard bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill." McGareth says.

"Your list has people on the right but mine is mostly Democrats and one liberal Republican. Should I look for a right winger? I can discuss with Majority Leader Winslow. I want to have her approval to continue even if she does not vote for it."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1629
Monday
3 July
2017

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"If there is Michigan there is also Representative Appleby with the Gold Standard bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill." McGareth says.

"Your list has people on the right but mine is mostly Democrats and one liberal Republican. Should I look for a right winger? I can discuss with Majority Leader Winslow. I want to have her approval to continue even if she does not vote for it."

"Truth be told I have been working on an american automotive tax credit previously, I approached Appelby and he made it explicitly clear he would not support any tax credit that did not include an increase in tariffs. The man lives in his own reality, even if the bill directly benefited his district."

"And yes we should look for a right winger. Winslow has never given me the time of day so I think you might have more success in that department."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1631
Monday
3 July
2017

"We should leave him out then. We don't need protectionism. I am working on a good relationship with Majority Leader Winslow so I will speak with her. I would not expect that to work with you coming from the House. I do not know Eberhardt coming from the Senate. I do not think we need to get all of the lists but we have targets now. I think we should have it introduced before the summer is over for a timeline." McGareth says.

"If it does not work with Winslow then I could maybe ask Senator Prejean. I do not think Senator Amaras would be a good idea. But I heard that you introduced a bill with him. If my meeting do not work that can be the third option."

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1631
Monday
3 July
2017

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"We should leave him out then. We don't need protectionism. I am working on a good relationship with Majority Leader Winslow so I will speak with her. I would not expect that to work with you coming from the House. I do not know Eberhardt coming from the Senate. I do not think we need to get all of the lists but we have targets now. I think we should have it introduced before the summer is over for a timeline." McGareth says.

"If it does not work with Winslow then I could maybe ask Senator Prejean. I do not think Senator Amaras would be a good idea. But I heard that you introduced a bill with him. If my meeting do not work that can be the third option."

"I introduced that bill with him to help ensure he wouldn't hit me from the right in my run for governor. Its not a bad bill, but he is not someone I enjoy working with. Prejean is a bit less problematic for me, regardless i'll take any help we can get."

"Now the solar panel portion of your plan do you want that to be on the same bill or a separate one?"

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1632
Monday
3 July
2017

"We will make him only the third option then if the other two fail. I think the solar panels bill should be separate. What were your concerns with it?" McGareth asks.

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Washington, D.C.
Dirksen Senate Office Building
Senator McGareth's Office
1632
Monday
3 July
2017

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"We will make him only the third option then if the other two fail. I think the solar panels bill should be separate. What were your concerns with it?" McGareth asks.

"I agree on keeping them separate." Glen takes a moment to compose himself before continuing. I want the tax credit to be more open, sure personal solar panels are the best way to go now but I want to encourage more innovation in that area, I dont want to limit it to solar. We should leave it open to anything that can accomplish the goals we have in mind for the tax credit."

"Things like photovoltaic solar systems, small-scale wind turbines, micro combined heat and power installations, biodiesel and biogas. If its effective micro-generation that meets certain criteria in efficiency it should be eligible."

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Patricia Waterfield @PatriciaWaterfieldReal Excellent article by TNS. It really shows that we need to get the ball rolling on combating climate change. #ProgressiveforNewYork

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Wilson Twitter @KeepWyomingGreat
"Look at TNS and the biased media telling us 4.25K jobs in coal don't matter. I will fight to lift the Dudley tax burden and bring back our jobs."

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"Mr. Anderson, have you spoken with anyone in New Jersey. If they approve, I will talk with the leaders of the State Assembly to see what we can do."

"I've spoken a small amount with Governor Hotchkiss but with the current shutdown she is unable to meet for a bit. Seriously? You will support the plan?
New York doesn't need to do much mainly just voice support and enthusiasm for the route, NYC already has all the needed infrastructure."

"If New Jersey gets aboard and it helps the economy, then yes."

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'Should a point-3 percent increase work and not get destroyed in the Senate?"

“Us Republicans recognize that our State has increased obligations and thus need to raise taxes as long as any and all tax increases are kept within 3 percentage points I can convince he Senate not to destroy it. A 7 percent increase is totally unacceptable.”

"I agree, three percentage points. Now we go to the Medicaid threshold. What are the proposed changes?"