According to Paul O'Rourke, the American Clean Energy and Security Act represents the largest capital investment undertaking in U.S. history. He further believes the program would impact all segments of society. O'Rourke has over 30 years of experience in energy consulting, and is currently the managing director of LECG.



Matt Modleski, a healthcare consultant, believes that a major overhaul to the healthcare system is necessary. He states that Medicare will consume 90 percent of all federal revenue by 2075. He also cites the following fact: "we kill between 4,000 and 8,000 people per month due to mistakes and errors."
A mini interview with benefits manager, Lee Rabbit. She states that the problem is not the availiability of healthcare, rather the cost that is the problem.
In one of the best OurBlook interviews to date, Geoffrey Garver, an enviornmental law and policy consultant, provides us with his thoughts on various environmental issues, and illustrates the main difference between Canada and the US in regards to environmental policy. Garver assails the notion of economic growth, and provides evidence of the somber future that awaits us.
Will Sarni is an environmental consultant, having worked with companies such as Coca Cola and Cisco. He believes the weakest points of the American Clean Energy Act are "that a high percentage of allowance are being away and not auctioned." He also believes it would have been better to focus solely on carbon cap and a trade program.
I bet you didn't know that algae is a cheaper energy source than solar energy. We didn't either! Richard Armstrong, president of Renewed World Energies, provides an informative analysis of the role algae plays in alternative energy solutions. He also provides input on the American Clean Energy Act.
Louis Sarmiento is the publisher of the Daily Group of IMG Publications, which includes important fashion publications such as The Daily. Sarmiento believes that "social networking is a way to regain an audience and boost ratings." He also states that the current marketplace is filled with a generation defined by instant gratification.
Rodger Roeser is president of the Eisen Marketing Group, the largest PR firm in Cincinnati. He provides his insights into social media platforms. He states that while they are important, they are not a "magic bullet," and will not replace social skills.
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Bruce Bickel, PNC Wealth Management, provides expertise on money management.
Herb Kay, well know financial expert, provides advice on how to protect your assets and navigate through the current financial climate.
Terry Neese, former dir. of the US Mint, believes the package relies on out-of-date economic theories.
Alison Fraser, director of the Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, believes the stimulus bill will do very little to strengthen our economy.
Prof. Leigh Riddick, from American University, believes massive restructuring is needed in the domestic automobile industry.
Marina v.N. Whitman, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers, hopes the global crisis pushes countries in the direction of greater cooperation and coordination of economic policies
Prof. Charlotte Grimes, who holds the Knight Chair in Political Reporting at Syracuse University, talks about past gov't initiatives designed to help newspapers.
Barbara Moran president and CEO of Moran Industries, believes gov't should focus more on the needs of small business.
Prof. Douglas Starr believes papers need to attract young reader sand publish more local news