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States Challenge Attempted Federal Power Grab in Hydraulic Fracturing Issue

Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) June 10, 2009

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) reaffirmed its strong stance today that the states remain the best positioned to regulate the use of hydraulic fracturing for the production of oil and natural gas.

The response comes on the heels of a bill introduced in the House and the Senate yesterday calling for the repeal of the exemption of hydraulic fracturing from the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), which would ultimately give the federal government jurisdiction over the regulation of the technology.

“The states do a superb job of protecting human health and the environment through sound regulation,” said Carl Michael Smith, IOGCC executive director. “An unnecessary shift to federal regulation of hydraulic fracturing could greatly inhibit the production of much-needed oil and natural gas resources at a time when our nation’s energy security is critical.”

Hydraulic fracturing is a common half century old technology that plays a major role in the development of virtually all unconventional oil and natural gas resources. Recently some have made claims that the process can contaminate underground drinking water sources.

Historically the states have been the primary regulators of hydraulic fracturing. IOGCC member states each have comprehensive laws and regulations to provide for safe operations and to protect drinking water sources, and have trained personnel to effectively regulate oil and natural gas exploration and production.

Multiple studies have been conducted on this issue, including an extensive study by the U.S. EPA in 2004 and a survey of IOGCC member state regulators. To date there are no verified cases of contamination of underground drinking water as a result of the process.

“As the head regulator of oil and natural gas development in the state of North Dakota and an officer of the IOGCC representing all oil and natural gas producing state regulators, I can assure you that we have no higher priority than the protection of our states’ water resources,” said Lynn Helms, director of North Dakota’s Department of Mineral Resources in a House Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee hearing last week. “It is my firmly held view and that of the IOGCC that the subject of hydraulic fracturing is adequately regulated by the states and needs no further study.”

The IOGCC passed a resolution urging Congress to refrain from taking action on this issue in December of last year maintaining that SDWA was never intended to grant the federal government authority to regulate oil and gas drilling and production operations, such as “hydraulic fracturing,” under the Underground Injection Control program. Since that time several states have followed suit and filed their own resolutions, including Alabama, Louisiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Wyoming.

“Regulation of hydraulic fracturing as underground injection under the SDWA would impose significant administrative costs on the state, substantially increase the cost of drilling oil and natural gas wells with no resulting environmental benefits, and increase energy costs to the consumer,” the resolution stated.

To view IOGCC’s full resolution, visit http://www.iogcc.state.ok.us.

The IOGCC, representing the governors of 30 member and eight associate states, promotes the conservation and efficient recovery of the nation’s oil and natural gas resources while protecting health, safety, and the environment. Established by the charter member states’ governors in 1935, it is the oldest, largest, and most effective interstate compact in the nation.

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More than a Dozen States are Moving Forward on Children’s Health Coverage, As California Moves Backward on Covering Uninsured Children

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) July 28, 2009

During tough budget times, most states have maintained their commitment to covering uninsured children, according to Jocelyn Guyer, Co-Director of the Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute. At least eighteen states have even further strengthened coverage for uninsured children, despite budget problems, according to CCF’s Guyer.

“While many states have prioritized covering uninsured children, California lawmakers voted to deny coverage to nearly 800,000. This decision ignores strong public support for providing affordable health coverage to children and families,” said Guyer.

The decision also undermines California’s ability to access federal funds, just when the state needs them most. The Children’s Health Insurance Program Act of 2009 made the federal government an even stronger partner for states that prioritize covering uninsured children. California’s $ 144 million children’s coverage cut will cost the state $ 267 million in federal funds.

“This is a difficult time for state budgets but an even harder time for family budgets, and many states are responding to meet the need,” said Guyer.

Alabama, Washington, North Dakota, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas, West Virginia, and Montana have all expanded coverage; Oregon and Ohio are on the verge of doing the same. Other states have instituted reforms designed to make their CHIP and Medicaid programs more family-friendly, all with the goal of increasing access to affordable health coverage for children.

California faces unique public policy challenges that have contributed to this step backward for children. The state was hit particularly hard by the economic and housing crises. More importantly, California has legal restrictions that put large shares of the state’s budget out of lawmakers’ reach, as well as supermajority requirements for passage of budget legislation.

“While the search continues for ways to help California restore affordable health coverage options for children and families and hope remains high that national health insurance reform will be enacted soon, California’s decision should not diminish the accomplishments of the other states,” said Guyer. “It is critical that states keep working to strengthen and maintain the gains they’ve made in offering affordable health coverage options to uninsured children and that the federal government remain a strong partner in their efforts.”

The Center for Children and Families at Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute closely tracks and analyzes state and federal health coverage policies and the impact on children and families. For up-to-date information on how states are handling the increasing demand for affordable health coverage and analysis of national health reform proposals, visit CCF’s website or Say Ahhh! A Children’s Health Policy Blog.

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African American Soldier Serving in Afghanistan Launches ‘Business Credit’ Company in the States, Along with Partners – FOR BUSINESS SAKE™

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 4, 2008

Army Warrant Officer Sean Plummer is currently deployed in Afghanistan supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. He previously served twice in Iraq. As Command and Control Systems Integrator, Plummer administers all of the computers for division-level Air Defense Artillery. Warrant Officer Plummer takes his role as a U.S. Army soldier very seriously, as evidenced by his multiple tours of war zone duty.

However, when not engaged with the elimination or capture of terrorists, he is preparing for his livelihood for when he returns home from the war. Chicago native Plummer, along with two other South-side Chicago friends and business partners – Eric Smith and Verdell Williams, Jr. – recently launched FOR BUSINESS SAKE, LLC, a firm that helps newly formed or small companies to establish and build business credit.

With the intent of ensuring that its clients’ personal finances and credit are separate and independent of their respective business dealings, FOR BUSINESS SAKE provides services strictly for businesses that include filing for incorporation and limited liability company status (LLC); credit bureau searches; resolving adverse credit report data; counseling on credit score building or restoration; and assisting in acquiring lines of credit and business credit cards.

“It gives me great satisfaction to know that FOR BUSINESS SAKE can assist companies in developing and maintaining good credit ratings that allow them easier access to business capital,” commented Plummer. “I am grateful to Eric and Verdell for helping me to realize my goal of entrepreneurship even though I am serving in uniform, and otherwise engaged with the business of making life safer for the people of my country and the world.”

As the partner who possesses the most finance and banking experience, Verdell Williams runs the company’s day-to-day operations and its marketing program. “Eric and I communicate with Sean almost daily via email or webcam to discuss business development and other matters of importance for our start-up company,” said Williams.

Besides the three company owners, FOR BUSINESS SAKE employs two staffers – one salesperson and one individual responsible for customer service and administrative duties. “I’m sure I can speak for all of us when I say that we are proud to deliver on our promises and guarantees to our clients,” Williams commented. “We take considerable pride in being able to help new or small businesses to be successful in the face of the strength of their larger competitors.”

ABOUT THE ENTREPRENEURS

Sean Plummer
Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Plummer attended Alabama State University for two years prior to making the decision to join the U.S. Army in 1997.

Plummer has significant finance and banking experience, having held positions of increasing responsibility with financial institutions and major corporations. He is currently closing in on his goal of achieving a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration.

Recently selected from among several thousand applicants for promotion to the rank of Army Warrant Officer, Plummer has deployed three times to war zones – twice to Iraq and currently serving with the 101st Airborne Division deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2005, Plummer was deployed with the 101st Airborne Division – 3rd Brigade Combat Team in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom; and in 2003 with the 1st Armored Division 1-4 Air Defense Artillery to Baghdad, Iraq.

Eric C. Smith
Eric Smith is an independent real estate investor based in the Chicago-land area. Born and raised on Chicago’s South Side, Eric originally began a career in Computer Networking after receiving his undergraduate degree from Robert Morris College.

As one who recognizes opportunities and entrepreneurship, he soon transitioned to his family’s real estate business. During this tenure, Eric successfully mastered the art and science of buying and selling commercial and residential properties.

Verdell Williams, Jr.
Verdell Williams was born in the inner city of the south side of Chicago, Illinois. He attended and graduated with honors from Alabama State University where he was a member of the ASU Marching Band and president of Alpha Kappa Psi professional business fraternity. While pursuing his education, Williams interned with Seaway Bank and Trust – one of the largest African American-owned banks in the United States – which afforded him substantial insight and experience to direct his path to the banking industry.

After graduating from ASU, Williams commenced his career in the banking industry, where for the last ten years, he has guided large and small companies through the investment banking maze, and assisted smaller retail and service businesses establish their investment portfolios, while helping them to gain the traction needed to compete with their larger competitors.

When not working, Williams enjoys singing in his church choir and serving as a mentor to Chicago’s at-risk youth.

ABOUT FOR BUSINESS SAKE™

FOR BUSINESS SAKE, LLC is a small company that understands the plight of small business entrepreneurs around the world. The Company is dedicated to helping to level the playing field between large and small corporations. Established in June 2008, its goal is to provide small companies with the proper structure and foundation, while focusing strongly on obtaining the business credit needed to be successful in competitive business environments.

http://www.4BusinessSake.com

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The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Urges Homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, and All Gulf States to Get Identified if They Have Knauf Drywall

Washington, DC (PRWEB) December 15, 2009

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is urging homeowners with a specific type of imported Chinese drywall called Knauf to stand up and be counted right now, while there still could be time. The imported Chinese drywall product called Knauf has been discovered in subdivisions, or condominium projects in and around the metro areas of Fort Meyers, Cape Coral, Miami/Dade, Tampa/Saint Petersburg, & Orlando, Florida, Montgomery, Alabama, New Orleans & its North Shore, in Louisiana, Houston, and Austin,Texas. The group is saying,”while the December 2nd deadline to identify Knauf Chinese drywall may have come and gone, we are still trying to identify Chinese imported drywall homes with this type of wallboard, in the hopes they can still be included.” The group says,”our biggest fear is that the Knauf Chinese drywall maker, may be the only actual Chinese drywall manufacturer that will settle with completely innocent homeowners in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Virginia, Southeast Texas, or any other state where this imported drywall product has been discovered. Please share this information with you neighbors if you live in a subdivision, or condominium project, if the imported Chinese drywall product called Knauf has been discovered.” Homeowners with Chinese imported Knauf drywall can call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

What major homebuilders used Chinese Drywall? According to the New Orleans Times Picayune. “D. R. Horton, a major national builder that has constructed three subdivisions in the Baton Rouge area, said roughly 50 houses have the drywall. Denise Bell, whose lives in a D. R. Horton home built in 2006, disagreed. “I think that number is extremely low,” said Bell, a resident of the Westminster subdivision near Baton Rouge who found the tainted drywall in her house.” According to the Associated Press, “The homebuilder Lennar is suing Knauf Plasterboard over building defects related to this product,” and “WCI has admitted to using this product in their securities filings.” AP has also reported that Interior Exterior Supply of New Orleans, & Banner Supply of Florida sold the Knauf drywall product to homebuilders. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “We are 100% positive toxic Chinese drywall is in all 50 US states. If a homeowner has imported Chinese drywall in their home, they should contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

We have found it without problem in the US Southeast, because we think high heat, combined with high thresholds of humidity are the triggers, that set off the worst effects of toxic Chinese drywall. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “the easiest way to check to see if you have this type of drywall is to go to your attic, and see if Knauf is written on the back of the drywall, (use extreme caution when doing this–if you cannot do this because of physical limitations, see if a friend or neighbor can help with this inspection).” The group is saying “the time lines are 2001 to 2008; we think Chinese drywall was used by small, medium, and large national homebuilders throughout the US, especially in the US Southeast, Southwest and Northwest. If you live in a community, that is known to have Knauf (Knauf Chinese drywall) please contact our group immediately at 866-714-6466,” or contact the group via their web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “if you live in a Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Texas, Virginia, Mississippi, or a subdivision, or condominium complex where imported Chinese Knauf drywall has been discovered, please share this press release with your neighbors & have them call us immediately at 866-714-6466,” or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Note from the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center: “We are trying to help all victims of toxic Chinese drywall. Exposure to toxic Chinese drywall is hazardous to your health, as most homeowners in Florida, or Louisiana already know. If your subdivision or condominium project has Chinese drywall we want to hear from you. We are not a failed government agency, trying to hide this problem. There are children involved in this largely ignored US environmental disaster.” The group says,”and the absolutely pathetic US Consumer Products Safety Commission is now saying their may be a link between health effects, and toxic Chinese drywall. Ya Think? Toxic Chinese drywall homes are known to have gone through numerous air conditioning coils. And there has been not one US recall of toxic Chinese drywall? Change-what a lie.”

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Second Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day on October 25th – 78 Events Planned in 33 States – Calling for an End to Breed Discrimination

Brea, CA (PRWEB) October 16, 2008

ROVERlution.org is holding its Fourth Annual Luv-a-Bully March, in protest of Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). The first protest began in 2005 when the city of Denver, CO banned several dog breeds recklessly resulting in the extermination of innocent family dogs. More information can be found on ROVERlution’s web site, http://www.roverlution.org.

March protestors uphold that breed bans violate citizens’ Constitutional rights. Protestors maintain that no reputable study has found any particular breed of dog to be inherently dangerous and cite irresponsible dog ownership as the root of problematic dogs in society.

Three breeds most under fire are the American Pit Bull Terrier, the American Staffordshire Terrier, and the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, all commonly referred to as “Pit Bulls.” It seems forgotten that the all American Pit Bull Terrier was once a favorite family dog revered as the “nanny dog” and showcased as the loveable Petey of the Little Rascals.

Other breeds that have been the target of BSL in cities around the country include the Rottweiler, Doberman, Chow Chow and the German Shepard.

“The behavior of any breed of dog is largely determined by the actions of dog owners. All dogs must be judged by their actual behavior and not stereotyped as breed aggressive. Insurance companies and government entities who have chosen to penalize dog ownership based on breed prejudice must be stopped,” said Dr. Paula Terifaj, veterinarian and leader of ROVERlution.org.

Terifaj further asserts that media hype and misinformation has largely contributed to the irrational fear and ignorance that surrounds these breeds. What we need is stronger law enforcement to protect communities from any dog found to be a public threat and stiffer penalties on dog owners who harbor dangerous dogs.

Reported attacks by “Pit Bulls” are erroneously represented as a breed problem when experience shows that all dog attacks regardless of breed can be traced back to failure by the owner to properly train and socialize the dog, owner neglect or abuse, and failure to enforce existing dangerous dog laws that would remove dogs proven to be a real threat.

Local dog rescue organizations and animal advocacy groups will participate with information on how to promote public safety and offer tips to help dog owners insure that their dogs remain welcomed canines in their communities.

Contact:

Paula Terifaj DVM

Founders Veterinary Clinic

330 N Brea Blvd #F

Brea, CA 92821

(714) 990-0661

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Mocks IRS Tax Deduction and Says We Must Find All 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin Chinese Drywall Gulf States Homes Now

Washington, DC (Vocus) October 4, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “why has President Obama failed to mention the US toxic Chinese imported drywall disaster one time in public since taking office? This new IRS tax deduction gimmick is a joke. These completely innocent US citizens need a lot more than a write off – they need a robust federal response, that includes immediate mortgage relief.” The group says, “at this moment there is zero federal oversight, or assistance with respect to the toxic Chinese drywall disaster. As example, real estate flippers in Florida are buying toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures for pennies on the dollar; barely cleaning the house up, and then reselling the properties for huge profits – without an even – oh by the way from the US EPA?” They say, “just as bad, or worse, banks selling toxic Chinese drywall foreclosures in the extreme US Southeast, are frequently spinning the properties to unsuspecting purchasers-AS IS-no specific disclosures about toxic Chinese drywall-or the fact the property will end up as another foreclosure, as soon as the new buyers discover the property contains toxic Chinese drywall.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is now formally demanding an immediate US Federal Government moratorium on the resale of all residential real estate foreclosures, that contain toxic Chinese drywall. The group says, “as soon as we get done assisting victims of 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall, we will be targeting US banks, that sold these toxic Chinese drywall home foreclosures with little, to mostly no disclosure. Further, we intend to go after all property casualty homeowners insurance companies, that knowingly wrote an insurance policy on a home foreclosure that contains toxic Chinese drywall. Talk about bad faith!” The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is doing everything possible to assist completely innocent US homeowners stuck in the toxic Chinese drywall disaster. The group considers the toxic Chinese drywall disaster to be the absolute worst US homeowner environment disaster in US history. http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

On the topic of 2005-2006 toxic Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall, the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “we fear we have only identified 1 in 25 homes in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas, that contain 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall.” They say, “if a homeowner in one of these states is living in a 2005-2006 new, or remodeled home, and has experienced numerous air conditioning coil failures, they should call us immediately at 866-714-6466, so we can try to help them with information about how to inspect a home for toxic Chinese drywall, and or 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin drywall. We need to get all 2005-2006 Knauf Tianjin homes identified now.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says We Must Identify All Knauf Tianjin Chinese Drywall Used in New-2005-2006 Florida/Gulf States Homes-Now

Washington, DC (Vocus) August 15, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is urging neighbors to talk with their neighbors in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, or Southeast Texas subdivisions, or condominiums, if they suspect their 2005 to 2006 home might have toxic Chinese drywall. The group is saying, “if you live in a 2005-2006 new, or remodeled home/condo in Florida, Southeast Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, or Louisiana-if you have had failed AC coils, if you’ve had electrical problems-all combined with you are sick—call us so we can see if you might have Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall.” The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “because after seeing intermixing toxic Chinese drywall, with US made drywall on a huge scale, we now believe just with Knauf Tianjin Chinese Drywall alone-we are talking over 150,000 homes- just in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the metro areas of Houston & Austin, Texas.” To date under 5000 homeowners in US Southeast, with Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall have been identified. The Group says, “our biggest problem is getting neighbors to talk to each other in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, or Southeast Texas subdivisions or condominiums. In one instance last week-we identified Knauf in a subdivision-but the owner did not want us to tell his neighbors-out of fear we’d cause a ruckus?” They say, “at least in the US Southeast, toxic Chinese drywall homes either need to be gutted, or bulldozed-it is a super big deal if we might have a manufacturer that may be willing to pay for this. It looks like Knauf Tianjin might be the only one.” For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “this entire Chinese drywall disaster is such an insult. While the manufacturer of Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall may settle with the 10,000′s of completely innocent homeowners-the other Chinese drywall companies/Chinese government has this US homeowner disaster- they created- on ignore.” The group says, “based on the fact that the Chinese don’t seem to mind sending the US a non-stop river of toxic, or poorly made garbage-to include toxic drywall, why are we still doing business with them? With friends like China-who needs an enemy.” Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Symptoms of toxic Chinese drywall in homes in the metro areas of Houston, Austin, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi include: repeated air conditioning coil failures, within two years of the home being built. In addition to air conditioning coil failures, toxic Chinese drywall in the US Southeast may cause appliance failures, light bulbs burning out prematurely, copper turning black, combined with all, or some of the family are experiencing seemingly never ending upper respiratory issues, nose bleeds, severe headaches, unexplained very unusual rashes, especially in the late spring, or summer. The time frame for Knauf tianjin toxic Chinese drywall in the US Southeast is 2005-2006-or perhaps the first half of 2007. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is saying, “We think the worst effects of toxic Chinese drywall in the US Southeast occur in from mid April—mid October because of high heat combined with very high thresholds of humidity-the Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall to us is critical–because we need to get these homeowners identified now.” For more information please contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “at this moment Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall appears to be the only game in town, for homeowners wishing to get their homes rebuilt. While some law firms are moving on-we are going to amplify our efforts to get more Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall homeowners identified in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Southeast Texas.” Further, the group is saying, “we are not walking away from all other US homeowners stuck in toxic Chinese drywall homes, with other than Knauf Tianjin toxic drywall. As an example, we are in the initial stages of starting a campaign in behalf of all US homeowners stuck with Chinese government owned Taishan Chinese drywall, and all other toxic Chinese drywall makers.” They say, “we consider the imported toxic Chinese drywall disaster to be an attack on innocent US families-by a very greedy and corrupt China-which puts short term profiits ahead of the interests of their best paying customer-the US. We also intend to make sure every complicit US homebuilder, and building supply house pays the maximum price-for concealing the facts about toxic Chinese drywall.” Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Says Identifying Knauf Tianjin Or Taishan Chinese Drywall Must Be #1 Priority For All 2005-2006 US Gulf States Homeowners

Washington, DC (Vocus) September 27, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning homeowners living in 2005-2006, new, or remodeled home in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas, that their problem could be toxic Chinese drywall, if they have had numerous AC coil failures, electrical issues, and severe allergy type symptoms. The group says, “time really is running out to get Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall, and now a specific type of toxic Chinese drywall called Taishan identified to the Federal Court in New Orleans, and we can help. If you have just received a letter from your home builder about possibly having toxic Chinese drywall, please call us immediately at 866-714-6466.” Why does the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center have worries about homeowners receiving letters from their homebuilders, about 2005-2006 toxic Chinese drywall, in their homes, in the metro areas Houston, and Austin, Texas, in all of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana? The group says, “while we are not a law firm, nor is this an attempt to practice law, we fear homebuilders are going to go super cheap on Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall repairs. We think a homeowner would be much better of in the lawsuit against the actual maker of this toxic Chinese drywall, and we can help you get identified to the court.” For more information homeowners really should contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “if you Google, Bing, or Yahoo search, Knauf Tianjin Chinese Drywall Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, or Texas, we dominate all the landing pages, we have the same intent for Taishan Chinese drywall-formerly called Shandong Taihe Dongxin. We need to get these homeowners identified now.” The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is warning US homebuilders who have specific knowledge of toxic Chinese drywall in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, or any other US state to be honest with their homeowners. The group says, “we know about the homebuilder phoney environmental firms, we know about homebuilders blowing off homeowners, who have toxic Chinese drywall in their homes, we know about specific homebuilders using undocumented workers to fix these houses in Florida, and Texas, and we are demanding the US DOJ get involved now.” The group says, “we also know President Obama, and his administration has this issue on ignore. Afghanistan will not be your legacy—–its going to be toxic Chinese drywall in tens, and tens of thousands of US homes, and your pathetic failure to help these completely innocent US citizens.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

What are the best symptoms for toxic Chinese drywall, and or imported Knauf Tianjin imported Chinese drywall in 2005-2006 Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and especially the metro areas of Houston & Austin, in Southeast Texas subdivisions? The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “we think repeated AC coil failures, combined with severe health symptoms are the best indicators. But, our biggest problem is getting the word out-especially in subdivisions. If you have these symptoms, just call us at 866-714-6466, and we will walk you, and hopefully your neighbors through a very simple self examination.” Http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047).

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Chinese Drywall Complaint Center Wants to Hear from Experienced Chinese Drywall Home Inspectors in Florida & All US Gulf States in Order to Protect Buyers

Washington, DC (Vocus) September 8, 2010

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center is creating a new initiative to protect innocent home buyers from purchasing a toxic Chinese drywall home in the extreme US Southeast. They group is inviting the cream of the crop of home-building inspection firms, in all major metro areas of Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the metro areas of Houston & Austin Texas to join them in this new initiative. This initiative is designed to protect potential new homeowners from unknowingly purchasing a too good to be true priced home, that contains toxic Chinese drywall, from a uncaring bank’s foreclosure department, and or an unscrupulous real estate flipper. The group says, “we are tired of the banks reselling the toxic Chinese drywall home foreclosures-AS IS-with no disclosure about the house being toxic, and we are really getting tired of quick buck flippers-jumping into the US Chinese drywall disaster. So we are going to do everything in our power to protect these innocent potential home purchasers.” Established, and ethical home building inspection firms in Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the metro areas of Houston, and Austin, Texas are encouraged to contact the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center as soon as possible, because they see a desperate need for this service right now. For more information please contact the group at 866-714-6466, or contact them via their web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

Home building inspection firms wishing to participate in this very important Chinese drywall home inspection initiative must have been in business a minimum of two years, they must have very good references, and they must have experience in identifying toxic Chinese drywall. For firms participating in the Chinese drywall inspection initiative in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and or Houston, and Austin Texas the following items must be covered in the home inspection:

     All electrical outlet boxes must be checked for any sign of copper ground wires turning black. + pictures.
    All air conditioning coils must be inspected + pictures.
Inspection of all visible copper pipes & AC tubing—+ pictures

    All stainless steel faucet handles under sinks must be inspected for signs of pitting.
    The electrical panel on the circuit breaker box should be removed, and pictures should be taken of the wire connections to the circuit breakers-+ pictures
     The inspector must inspect the attic for any signs of toxic Chinese drywall. These include Knauf Tianjin, Made In China, or Blanks. The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center considers all blank drywall, and or all drywall lacking a clear ASTM code to be problematic.
    Black spots on mirrors.

Note: According to the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center, “we know toxic Chinese drywall flippers in Florida, are replacing the AC coils and in some cases cleaning up the electrical ground wires, but they cannot change, or hide everything.” They say, “we desperately need passionate home building inspectors in Florida, and all US Gulf States to help us with this initiative. There will be a modest up front fee for home inspection firms that participate, and very modest fee for the potential home buyer, but we think that’s a much better deal than spending 100,000′s of dollars on a home-that should be bulldozed.” For more information about this initiative home building inspection firms in the US Southeast should call the Chinese Drywall Complaint Center at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “as 1000′s & 1000′s of homeowners with toxic Chinese drywall homes in Florida, and the extreme US Southeast realize they are upside down on their home, and their home has toxic Chinese drywall-with a BK home builder & their home is worthless-they are going to walk. This is all about preventing it from happening to some new innocent family.” They say, “someone has to try to protect these people. We think our Chinese Drywall Inspection Initiative is a very important service. The banks don’t care, the flippers don’t care, we care.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

The Chinese Drywall Complaint Center says, “we are not going to back off on identifying the 10,000′s of thousands of homeowners still living in a Florida, or Gulf State homes with Knauf Tianjin toxic Chinese drywall, or the dozens of other toxic Chinese drywall makers. Toxic Chinese drywall is the worst environmental homeowner disaster in US history. We want to get you identified, and continue to try to get you help-especially if you have Knauf Tianjin Chinese drywall.” http://ChineseDrywallComplaintCenter.Com

(United States District Court-Eastern District of Louisiana MDL Case #2047)

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Southeastern States Facing Budget Deficits Due to Reduced Sales Tax Revenues Hope Stimulus Checks Spur Consumer Spending

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Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee hope that the recent economic stimulus checks help spur consumer spending and increase sales tax revenues. “The slowdown in the housing market and recession fears have resulted in reduced sales tax collections in each of these states,” said Aaron C. Giles, a sales and use tax expert at SalesAndUseTax.com. “States are hoping that the $ 100 billion in stimulus checks from the federal government will help bring buyers back into the market and increase revenue collected from sales tax,” Giles said.

In recent months these states have faced significant budget cuts to balance the budget and avoid depleting their cash reserves. In March, Florida began slashing over $ 500 million from the budget, with the largest reduction coming in education. These cuts have hit colleges and universities the hardest, eliminating faculty, staff and reducing student enrollment. As of mid-June, year-to-date Florida sales tax collections were down over $ 900 million from 2007 levels. “People and corporations are not spending, which means less sales tax revenue,” said Giles.

Georgia has had to dip into their reserves for $ 600 million to balance fiscal year 2008′s budget, which ended on June 30th. Georgia sales tax collected in fiscal year 2008, was down 2.3% or $ 133 million from 2007.

Kentucky has cut $ 434 million from this year’s budget and currently projects a $ 525 million deficit for 2009. Kentucky sales tax collections were down 1.3% between 2006 and 2007. While 2008 year-to-date figures have not been released, estimates are for a larger decrease year-over-year than in 2007 because of continued economic weakening. Like Florida, the largest cuts have come from education programs, with the University of Kentucky taking the largest hit. The University has responded by cutting benefits for faculty and staff, enacting hiring freezes and considering tuition increases.

Tennessee faces a $ 585 million budget cut and will reduce more than 2,000 jobs from the state government despite increased Tennessee sales tax revenues of 4.8% year-over-year. “Tennessee is one of the very few states that have actually seen an increase in their sales tax revenue base over the last year,” said Giles.

While their budget shortfalls do not compare to Florida, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee, problems do exist in both South Carolina and Alabama. South Carolina needs to cut $ 140 million from the 2009 budget. This comes on the heels of a $ 100 million shortfall in 2007. A proposed bill that would increase the South Carolina sales tax rate by 1% currently sits in the State House Committee on Ways and Means. “With the budget shortfalls these states are facing, I would not be surprised to see others consider raising their state-wide sales tax rates,” Giles said.

Alabama has announced over $ 75 million in budget cuts for the current year due to decreased Alabama sales tax revenues. “The common denominator in all of these states’ budget cuts is the reduced sales tax collections,” said Giles.

According to Giles, “The difference between this economic downturn and the one in 2001-2002 is that the current downturn has had its most profound effect on housing and durable goods, not stocks and investments as in the prior downturn.” The downturn has affected both individuals and corporations. “On the corporate front,” Giles said, “companies are cutting costs and trying to squeeze out profits, so they are not entering into the same amount of capital intensive projects they were several years ago.”

Many states are hoping that the economic stimulus checks help spur in-state sales. Polls show that people plan to use the stimulus checks for vacations and electronics, such as flat screen televisions and iPhones. “If people opt for taking a vacation with this money,” said Giles, “these states are not going to see the uptick in sales tax collections for which they are hoping as citizens may be spending that money in other places like Disney World or Las Vegas. States that are pinning their hopes to this increased spending may be disappointed.”

Additionally, Giles points out that “A large portion of state sales tax revenue is collected from corporations, not individuals. Until businesses open their checkbooks again and the economy is expanding, states will likely not find the relief they need from these budget woes.”

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