The biggest gain from this plan is that we would employ people right here. Employed people buy houses and cars. No bailouts needed, put the funds into energy independence with wind and solar farms and save multiple economic sectors simultaneously.

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Happy New Year, New Challenges, New Opportunities: http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities As a new year begins, many Americans are reflecting on 2008 while looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities we’ll face in 2009. The past year brought change to our country. Millions of Americans participated in our political process for the first time. Folks came together to work for common goals, and the bonds of citizenship grew stronger in cities and towns across the country. But alongside these accomplishments, many Americans also faced tremendous economic hardship. Too many families are dealing with the strain and loss stemming from this financial crisis. In 2009, our nation must come together to forge solutions to the challenges we face. To start off the new year, tell us your goals for 2009 in the discussion forum click here: http://change.gov/newsroom/entry/new_challenges_new_opportunities 'My New Year’s Resolution!' January 1, 2009 is a great time to try something new, to turn over a new leaf. Forty-four percent of Americans make New Year's resolutions, and certainly I always do. Have a safe and Happy New Year! Blog post added by James Everitt: http://push.pickensplan.com/profile/JamesEveritt From the desk of T. Boone Pickens Hey Army, You all set to take on Washington? So am I. We've got less than three weeks until a new ... Blog post link: My New Year’s Resolution: http://push.pickensplan.com/profiles/blog/show?id=2187034:BlogPost:1696014