(Crossposted from Red Green and Blue)
Well, he talked the talk. But when it comes to the environment, will President Obama be able to walk the walk?
The President addressed Congress last night to propose his "American Jobs Act" that would feature $447 billion in tax cuts, aid to states and infrastructure spending on roads and schools. It would be paid for with equal spending cuts and revenue increases down the road (Good trick! Make Congress in 2020 pass the hard stuff...)
Restructuring mortgages to put more money in the hands of consumers might be good for the economy, but it won't do as much for the environment as earlier programs like tax credits for home solar and wind power installations.