For Immediate Release: February 11, 2009
Contact: David Willett, 202-675-6698

Sierra Club Urges Congress to Pass Recovery Bill
With Agreement on Conference, Now is the Time to Act

Washington, DC: The Sierra Club congratulates Congressional leadership for
reaching an agreement on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The
bill makes an important down payment on solutions that will transform
America's economy, lead to a clean energy future and invest in training the
next generation of workers. The Sierra Club urges both Houses of Congress
to now pass the bill as quickly as possible.

"As President Obama has so often underscored this week, this approach is a
win-win for a strong economy and a healthier environment," said Melinda
Pierce, Sierra Club's National Campaigns Deputy Director. "With green
investments of close to $100 Billion, this bill will create good jobs for
people here in America and reduce our dependence on dirtier energy sources.
The Sierra Club praises Congress for promoting the shift to wind and solar
power, high energy performance low carbon cars and buildings, mass transit,
and a modernized water and transportation infrastructure."

"Congress now needs to make sure that President Obama's vision of an
economic recovery and a clean energy future prevail," said Pierce. "The
best parts of this bill can get America going in the right direction with
good jobs and smart solutions."

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