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Riddle Me This…
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Question: What do members of our congressional delegation, two former Obama Administration officials, a former Bush Administration official and a former U.S. Senator and Governor from a neighboring state all agree on? Answer: Preventing the premature closure of Illinois’ nuclear energy plants is critically important to our environment and our economy.
- Real Clear Energy, March 12, 2015 • U.S. Representatives Adam Kinzinger and Cheri Bustos: “Illinois Reps Urge Nuclear Solution.” • Former U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk: “Illinois Must Protect Its Nuclear Energy.” • Former Indiana Governor and U.S. Senator Evan Bayh (D-Ind.): “Nuclear Energy Plants Well Worth Saving In Illinois.” Illinois depends on reliable, clean-air energy from nuclear facilities to power Illinois and drive our economy. But three of Illinois’ six nuclear plants are at risk of closing prematurely, and the consequences of these closures would be catastrophic:
• Nearly 8,000 jobs • Up to $500 million annually in higher energy costs statewide, according to a PJM analysis • $1.1 billion per year due to increases in carbon and other pollutants • Hundreds of millions of dollars to construct new transmission lines Only one legislative solution - the Illinois Low Carbon Portfolio Standard (LCPS) - would help prevent these closures. The LCPS is good for Illinois consumers, good for our economy and good for our environment. VOTE YES ON HB 3293 / SB 1585 Learn more at www.NuclearPowersIllinois.com
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A Bailout Is A Bailout
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] “ComEd has long believed that competitive markets will work in the best interests of our customers. So we are concerned about the negative impact on our customers from a requirement that would force utilities to buy subsidized generation at above-market prices.” (Crain’s, February 28, 2013) Exelon’s Bailout Legislation is Gross Overreach- Exelon has asserted, but not proven, it needs a bailout for three of its Illinois nuclear facilities yet proposed a subsidy for all six Illinois nukes. No Faith Based Bailouts - Exelon has refused to disclose any information to prove their plants will be in trouble. Federal Bailout for Exelon Later this Spring – The coming grid auction, under new rules Exelon lobbied for, is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars per year for Exelon’s Illinois nuclear plants. Ratepayer Impact Too Great – The Exelon legislation is going to cost struggling Illinois businesses and consumers $1.6 billion in rate increases over the next five years. Proposed Solution Not “Market-Based” – The Exelon legislation contains restrictions to ensure only Exelon’s nuclear plants qualify. Just say no to the Exelon Bailout! Vote no on SB 1585/HB 3293. For more information, go to www.noexelonbailout.com
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Jacob’s Story: Delayed Treatment Changes the Future and a Family
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] My name is Wendy Warmowski. My son, Jacob, was a perfectly healthy, happy toddler until several medical errors changed his life forever. Jacob was diagnosed with an ear infection and given antibiotics. When his antibiotic was nearly finished he took a turn for the worse. We eventually ended up in the ER. At the ER, Jacob should have had immediate attention and care, but instead we waited. Jacob was eventually diagnosed with strep pneumomeningitis. The doctors ordered antibiotics to be given immediately, but instead we waited again. Because of the delay in treating Jacob he had 6 strokes, fell into a coma and had to have a tube placed down his throat to help him breath. The doctors told me Jacob might not ever wake up from the coma or come off of the ventilator. Today, Jacob continues to have physical and mental issues. He has vision problems, balance difficulties, attention issues and epilepsy. He has to have special schooling and goes to occupational, physical and speech therapy several times a week. The civil justice system allowed our family to hold the doctors responsible for their errors and delays that resulted in Jacob’s brain injury. Our settlement allows us to give Jacob the best care he could have so that he can live the best life he can. Trust me; I’d return it all to have that happy, perfectly healthy toddler back. The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association fights to ensure all citizens get equal footing in the courtroom. To read more about Jacob’s story, click here.
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