Edwards Provides Clear Alternative to Incumbent on Environmental Policy
TEMPLE HILLS, MD – July 19, 2006 – The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) announced their endorsement of Donna Edwards in her bid to unseat 7-term incumbent Albert Wynn in the Democratic primary in Maryland’s 4th District. LCV, the independent political voice for the environment, was impressed with Edwards’ commitment and proven leadership on behalf of numerous environmental causes.
“Environmental protection goes hand-in-hand with sound economic development,†said Edwards. “We have spent decades doing the research and the results are indisputable: we need to take action now. As we advance through the 21st Century, we need leadership for environmental policies that are bold and visionary. Instead of providing that leadership, the incumbent voted with President Bush on the energy bill that gave the oil companies over $25 billion in tax breaks while energy costs have soared. In Congress I will champion policies for renewable energy sources, expanding Metrorail across the Wilson Bridge and the inner Purple Line. I will be an advocate for real solutions in our communities for clean air and water. I am honored to have earned LCV’s endorsement.â€
Ms. Edwards has provided leadership on various environmental issues during her career. She has worked to protect the Potomac River shoreline and watershed in the face of intense development. She is a strong supporter of increased mass transit and transit oriented development. By contrast, the incumbent has on a number of occasions voted against key environmental legislation. In addition to voting with the Bush administration on the energy bill, he also voted to weaken the Endangered Species Act and against raising car mileage standards.
“LCV is proud to endorse Donna Edwards. We see her as an unabashed environmental champion in the United States Congress,†said LCV President Gene Karpinski. “She knows well that the key to reinvigorating America’s economy is the protection of our existing resources and a sustained effort to develop and market new and renewable forms of energy. She knows it’s American ingenuity and the American work ethic that will solve our energy challenges.â€
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If you have any questions, or would like to set up an interview with Donna Edwards, please contact Daniel Weber at dan@donnaedwardsforcongress.com or call (301) 316-1880.
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