Coalition of progressive groups call on Democrats in new Congress to reject fossil fuel money, push bold and aggressive climate policies
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WASHINGTON – As Democrats vie for leadership positions in the new Congress, 47 progressive groups released a letter today demanding that candidates for House leadership posts pledge to reject fossil fuel money. The letter calls for a Green New Deal that will move America to a 100 percent renewable energy society, center communities on the …