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Hurrah for Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift!
'A Talk Over Tea Can Change a Nation'
by Wendy Stevens
Jane Swift became the Governor of Massachusetts on April 10, 2001 when Governor Paul Cellucci resigned to become the U.S. Ambassador to Canada. The amount of good that this woman is doing in government is astounding. From funding women's shelters to reducing coal emissions, to saving rivers and conserving land, this woman is a great role model in government. Below are four shining examples.

Work hard and stick to your guns, girls, and we can make the world a better place! Great things can be accomplished by taking one step at a time, and having confidence in each and every step.

Governor Swift Launches Major Step in Blackstone River Project
12/14/2001
UXBRIDGE – Governor Jane Swift today launched a major step in the restoration of the Blackstone River by announcing a $2 million state and federal partnership that will reclaim "America’s hardest working river" and improve the quality of life for local families.

"Today we are helping to restore the Blackstone River to its natural beauty," said Swift, speaking at the Blackstone River and Canal Heritage State Park during a day-long tour of the region with her Cabinet members. "A lot of hard work has stopped the flow of untreated industrial waste and we must now concentrate our efforts on reclaiming what was lost. By restoring or replacing wetlands, we will allow for the return of fish and wildlife and help make the river an attraction for individuals and their families."

Governor Swift Celebrates Protection of 50,000 Acres of Farmland
11/14/2001
Westport Rivers Winery Land Among the Most Recently Protected
WESTPORT – Governor Jane Swift today celebrated the protection of 50,000 acres of prime Massachusetts farmland by visiting 230 acres of land recently protected at Westport Rivers Winery and Vineyard as part of the Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) program.

"The APR program allows family farms that might otherwise go out of business continue to be productive parts of the Massachusetts economy and the cultural landscape," said Swift, during a day-long tour of Southeastern Massachusetts as part of her Administration’s Cabinet Day. "The preservation of these farms speaks to the quality of life that people find so appealing in Massachusetts."
Source: http://www.state.ma.us/gov/press.htm

Salem Harbor Station Makes Emission Reduction Efforts
12/26/2001
The operator of the station announced today that the station has abandoned plans to build a new coal burner. This is being called a major victory for environmentalists! As a result, harmful emissions will be reduced. Residents will literally breath easier here. What comes out of the stacks will be a lot cleaner. It will also consider using natural gas and oil. It will add pollution control to its existing stacks, reducing its' emissions by 55 to 60%.

The environmentalists are hoping that the plant eventually starts using natural gas as it is at other plants. They have none of the toxics like mercury and arsenic. They cut down global warming emissions by 2/3rds. Ultimately, these changes will reduce emissions by 80%.

It is reported that these efforts by the Salem Harbor Station could not be done without the aid of Massachusetts Governor Jane Swift. It was also mentioned that Governor Swift made more efforts than any prior Governor to clean up the Salem Harbor Station.
Source: http://www.necn.com

The Governor's Advisory Committee on Women's Issues
The Governor has launched an entire web site dedicated to Women's Issues. Her opening line 'a talk over tea can change a nation.' Check it out at The governor's advisory committee on women's issues.

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