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Liz’s Community Bulletin: January 2012
published by Andrew - January 12th, 2012NY1: Hydrofracking Opponents Call for a Ban
published by Andrew - January 11th, 2012By Erin Billups
NY1 News
As a public comment period comes to an end, opponents are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to enact a long-term ban on hydrofracking.
“Make the only decision that the science and the facts lead you to. New York State must not allow hydro-fractured drilling at this point in time,” said Manhattan State Senator Liz Krueger.
It’s a fight being waged all across the country. Earlier this week, scientists, doctors and engineers gathered in the Washington, D.C. area to discuss its impact to public health.
YNN: Public Comment Period on Hydrofracking Ends
published by Andrew - January 11th, 2012By Nick Reisman
YNN Capital Tonight
The public comment period for proposed regulations for high-volume hydrofracking is now closed. Now a battle over whether the controversial natural gas extraction process should be allowed will intensify.
“We know that we are in danger out of the exact same things happening in New York State if we go forward. The science and facts are clear that we must in this point in history ban hydrofracking,” said Senator Liz Krueger.
Politicker: Senate Democrats to Focus on Women’s Rights for 2012 Campaigns
published by Andrew - January 11th, 2012By Colin Campbell
Politicker NY | The New York Observer
The Democrats in the New York State are placing a special emphasis on issues pertaining to women as they attempt to retake the majority, insiders have suggested. “Women’s issues, from reproductive health and rights in the workplace, are something that we’ll be focusing on,” a source familiar with the Senate Democrats’ efforts said. “One thing that’s been made clear is that people who live in Democratic districts that vote for Republican Senators, don’t have a clue how conservative these guys are…on social issues.”
