<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">George B. Has asked us to consider sining on to this letter to President Biden endorsing ReImagine Appalachia—by Appalachians like us. Please respond by Friday at 7 p.m. George will fill out the form for us. The text of the letter to be sent to the president follows the introductory information. I vote YES!! <div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thanks! —dawn<br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">Begin forwarded message:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">From: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Tracy Sabetta <<a href="mailto:tsabetta@initiativeohio.com" class="">tsabetta@initiativeohio.com</a>><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Subject: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Sign on Letter: Bold Reconciliation Package for Appalachia</b><br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">Date: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">March 23, 2022 at 2:48:19 PM EDT<br class=""></span></div><div style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px;" class=""><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 1.0);" class=""><b class="">To: </b></span><span style="font-family: -webkit-system-font, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, sans-serif;" class="">Tracy Sabetta <<a href="mailto:tsabetta@initiativeohio.com" class="">tsabetta@initiativeohio.com</a>><br class=""></span></div><br class=""><div class=""><meta charset="UTF-8" class=""><div class="WordSection1" style="page: WordSection1; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">Good afternoon, <o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">Thank you for your continued commitment to the ReImagine Appalachia coalition and work being done to make a brighter future for the region. ReImagine Appalachia and Appalachian Voices are working together to circulate a sign-on letter to be sent to President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Schumer to move quickly on an ambitious budget reconciliation package that invests in Appalachian communities. We expect negotiations on a reconciliation to begin in earnest in the next month or so. Though the timeline for a new bill isn't set in stone, we know that conversations continue in the background, and we want to make sure that Appalachian interests continue to have a seat at the table. The text of the letter and those who have already signed on is attached below.<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><b class=""><span style="" class="">To add your group or business to this letter, please<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></b><b class=""><a href="https://url.emailprotection.link/?bxNGMky-pmvFjZz9j6gMViUNXkaWtUSxeyHuWy8MWuIESPHZ0aMxZy8wrtZ94yNuRORQ4pdcxnJStuvEgjAVL5w2rCNxiG3gD-hKQwKwP-ggljJd6ifOAIcA_5JQsaLaffpQaBa-YCNMeAi29aqzha3Ch0E8KU8D4h7trOsWpde0~" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class="">fill out this form</a><span style="" class=""><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>by Thursday, March 31st. </span></b><span style="" class=""><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Please let me know or contact<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><a href="mailto:Dana@AppVoices.org" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class="">Dana@AppVoices.org</a><span style="" class=""><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>with questions about the sign on letter content or process.</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Thanks for all you do for Appalachia,<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Tracy Sabetta, National Wildlife Federation in Ohio<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">On behalf of ReImagine Appalachia coalition<o:p class=""></o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><b class=""><span style="" class="">Letter Text:<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></span></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">April 4, 2022</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">President Joseph Biden</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Washington, DC 20500</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Honorable Nancy Pelosi</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Speaker</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">United States House of Representatives</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Washington, DC 20515</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Honorable Charles Schumer</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Majority Leader</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">United States Senate</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Washington, DC 20510</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p class=""> </o:p></p><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">President Biden, Leader Schumer, and Speaker Pelosi:</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">We, the undersigned members of the Appalachian community, write to emphasize to you the importance of passing a bold reconciliation package that addresses the climate crisis in a way that supports good-paying, sustainable jobs in the communities that have powered this nation for more than a century.</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">The decline of the coal industry in Appalachia has left many communities in the region grappling with unemployment, low income levels, black lung disease and environmental degradation. When President Biden took office, he made a commitment to prioritize coal mining and power plant communities in the clean energy transition. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was a significant step toward fulfilling that promise. But the investments included in the $555 billion clean energy and climate reconciliation proposal remain critical to a successful economic future for Appalachian communities.</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">On March 1st, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin once again indicated his support for the climate provisions included in the House-passed reconciliation bill, meaning the entire Democratic caucus is in support of the $555 billion in clean energy investments. As the leaders of Congress and our country, we urge you to prioritize getting this deal done in order to create thousands of sustainable jobs in energy transition communities in Appalachia and thousands more across the country. </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">The transition to a clean energy economy must be centered around justice and equity for all Americans and support communities that have historically been hit hardest by the fossil fuel industry and its decline. Specifically, we ask that you support provisions that:</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-inline-start: 48px;" class=""><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Provide robust funding for clean energy projects, including increasing access to rooftop solar and weatherization assistance for low- and moderate-income families, as well as bonus credits to encourage solar projects in low-income and tribal communities. Tax provisions that encourage the growth of the solar industry, including access to the Investment Tax Credit for non-taxable entities and a 10-year extension of the 30% Solar and Storage Investment Tax Credit, must be present. <o:p class=""></o:p></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; background-color: white; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Support clean energy manufacturing job creation in disadvantaged communities, including the Advanced Solar Manufacturing Production Tax Credit. Encourage cleaner and more efficient manufacturing, including through the redevelopment of shuttered coal plants and manufacturing sites.<o:p class=""></o:p></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class=""><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); background-color: white;" class="">Reinstate the Black Lung Excise Tax to its historic rate of $1.10 and $0.55 per ton of underground and surface mine coal, respectively, and extend this rate for 10 years in order to ensure that benefits and black-lung-related medical care are funded for miners and their families.</span><o:p class=""></o:p></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Invest in dislocated energy worker support, replacement of lost state/local revenue, and additional funding for programs that spur economic development and diversification in these regions. <o:p class=""></o:p></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Provide pathways into union employment for women, Black workers and other workers of color, particularly people who have served correctional sentences or recovered from addiction.<o:p class=""></o:p></li><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Fund grants and loans for rural electric cooperatives to help them develop affordable, job-creating and accessible renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and programs.<o:p class=""></o:p></li></ul><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; padding-inline-start: 48px;" class=""><li style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;" class="">Create a new Civilian Conservation Corps – a diverse new workforce that can conserve our public lands, bolster community resilience, and address the changing climate, all while putting good-paying union jobs within reach for more Americans.<o:p class=""></o:p></li></ul><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">We cannot afford to miss this opportunity. Please act immediately to move forward on a legislative package that includes the $555 billion clean energy jobs and climate plan that will help transform coal-impacted Appalachia. </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">CC: Appalachian Congressional Delegation </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Sincerely,</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 12pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p class=""> </o:p></p><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><b class=""><span style="" class="">Groups signed on as of 3/22/2022 1 pm: </span></b><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><i class=""><span style="" class="">To add your group to this letter, please<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></i><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Zn94jQgwgXJYXnM37guKccVrokBdJyCeu0eMha1Gh30/edit" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class=""><i class=""><span style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" class="">fill out this form</span></i></a><i class=""><span style="" class=""><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>by Thursday, March 31st.</span></i><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Appalachian Sustainable Development</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Appalachian Voices </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Christians For The Mountains</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Climate Institute </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Gesundheit institute </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Heartwood</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Jobs with Justice of East Tennessee</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Kentucky Conservation Committee</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Kentucky Resources Council</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Keystone Research Center</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network, Inc. (LiKEN)</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">National Wildlife Federation</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">On The Levels Farmstead </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">PennFuture</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Pennsylvania Council of Churches</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Radford University Appalachian Regional & Rural Studies Center</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Sierra Club</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">The Southwest Virginia New Economy Network </span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">Virginia Organizing</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><span style="" class="">West Virginia Rivers Coalition</span><o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><o:p class=""> </o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><b class="">Tracy Sabetta<o:p class=""></o:p></b></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">Initiative Consulting<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class="">614-581-2907<o:p class=""></o:p></div><div style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=""><a href="mailto:tsabetta@initiativeohio.com" style="color: rgb(5, 99, 193); text-decoration: underline;" class="">tsabetta@initiativeohio.com</a></div></div></div></blockquote></div><br class=""></div></body></html>