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Angela Vullo tesitifies at Lehigh Valley Board of Commissioners, August 2019

Local Paper Covers Vullo Testimony

Saturday, August 24, 2019 In other business, Angela Vullo from the Committee for the American System, Glass Steagall/National Infrastructure Bank, urged commissioners to support the establishment of an infrastructure bank with interstate authority to finance such ambitious and expensive projects as high-speed rail passenger service. She did not […]

by CAS1776 — August 25, 2019 — 0 comments — News Shorts

Guest OpEd: Stanley Forczek, “National Infrastructure Bank: A Hamiltonian Solution to Today’s Infrastructure Crisis”

Read the recent OpEd in OpEd news here.

by CAS1776 — June 29, 2019 — 0 comments — News Shorts

Resolution for a National Infrastructure Bank Introduced in Illinois

Jan. 22, 2019—The following resolution urging Congress to establish a National Infrastructure Bank was introduced into the Illinois state legislature in late December by Representative Mary Flowers (D-31). For a short video explaining how such a bank would work, click here. WHEREAS, The United States is in a deep infrastructure […]

by CAS1776 — February 9, 2019 — 0 comments — News Shorts

Congress to Begin Debating Infrastructure

Feb. 2, 2019—Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Or), Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, will convene his first hearing on the nation’s infrastructure needs on Thursday, Feb. 7. According to the announcement on the Committee’s site, the hearing is entitled “The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation’s […]

by CAS1776 — February 9, 2019 — 0 comments — News Shorts

Latest Organizing Pictures

Angela Vullo addressing the Virginia Building Trades at their Wintergreen retreat on the urgency of a National Infrastructure Bank. July 2019
Met with a group of supporters at the Hamilton restaurant in Allentown PA. July 2019
Taking a break in Allentown PA. Hamilton's National Bank would create a "sweet life" for many Americans. July 2019
Angela Vullo testifying before the Northampton County Council on the National Infrastructure Bank. July 2019
At the Akron City Hall meeting with Council Members on the urgency for federally directed credit into states and cities to build infrastructure. June 2019
Angela Vullo testifying before the Akron City Council on the urgency for a National Infrastructure Bank. Stu Rosenblatt and Ralph Streza also testified. June 2019
Local activist Ralph Streza testifying before the Akron City Council on the need for a National Infrastructure Bank. Stu Rosenblatt and Angela Vullo also testified. June 2019
Stu Rosenblatt and I traveled to the Youngstown-Warren Ohio area to speak with elected officials about building infrastructure. June 2019
Angela Vullo with Mayor Franklin of Warren, Ohio during a trip to the area to gain support for a National Infrastructure Bank. June 2019
With Rep Mark Keam at the Virginia Women's Summit. Keam is co sponsor of the Rasoul resolution for a National Infrastructure Bank. June 2019
At the Virginia Women's Summit with Rep Sam Rasoul, sponsor of the resolution for a National Infrastructure Bank--June 2019
Stu Rosenblatt, Ralph Streza and I testifying before the Public Service Committee of the Akron City Council in support of a resolution for a National Infrastructure Bank. The resolution passed on June 16, 2019.
Angela Vullo at the Harrisburg, PA City Council. Prior to the official meeting. June 2019
Angela Vullo and Stan Forczek testifying before the Harrisburg, PA City Council on the urgency for a National Infrastructure Bank. June 2019
Economist Alphecca Muttardy and I addressing Virginia Women United for Action on the National Infrastructure Bank. June 2019
Stan Forczek, retired Amtrak executive, presented a power point on the National Infrastructure Bank before a group of legislators at the Capitol in Harrisburg, PA. Stu and I joined him. June 2019
Spent two days lobbying at the Pennsylvania Legislature with Stu Rosenblatt and Stan Forczek. We had lots of meeting for a National Infrastructure Bank. June 2019
The Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank visited AOC's office during two days of lobbying. July 2019
The Coalition for the National Infrastructure Bank during lobbying on Capital Hill. July 2019
The Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank shaking hands with Congressman Stivers. July 2019
Members of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank preparing for a day of lobbying. July 2019
Stu Rosenblatt briefing the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank prior to lobbying. July 2019
Stan Forczek discussing the collapse of U.S infrastructure with the Lehigh Valley Building Trades. August 2019
Stu Rosenblatt answering questions from County Commissioners in the Lehigh Valley about the NIB. August 2019
Stu Rosenblatt speaking before the Lehigh Valley Building Trades. August 2019
Angela Vullo addressing the Lehigh Valley County Commissioners on the urgency for a National Infrastructure Bank. August 2019
Angela Vullo calling for 25 million new, high paying union jobs with the NIB. Lehigh Valley Building Trades. August 2019.
Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank lobbying at the State Capitol in Harrisburg September 2019
Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank lobbied Congress in over 40 meetings. This is one of our teams. October 2019
Coalition met with dozens of legislators at the State Capitol in Harrisburg PA to get support for the National Infrastructure Bank. October 2019
Ralph Streza urging supporters for a National Infrastructure Bank to help us put pressure on Congress. Speaking in Chagrin Falls, Patriots for Change. November 2019
Stu Rosenblatt speaking at the Patriots for Change group in Chagrin Falls on our movement to create a National Infrastructure Bank. November 2019
Angela Vullo speaking at the Patriots for Change group in Chagrin Falls on our movement to create a National Infrastructure Bank. November 2019
On Lincoln's birthday, 17 delegates lobbied Congress for a National Infrastructure Bank. February 12, 2020
Our lobbying delegation on Capitol Hill for a National Infrastructure Bank, February 12, 2020
Lobbying on Capitol Hill for a National Infrastructure Bank. We had 35 meetings. February 12, 2020
Presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard spoke in Sterling, VA. She addressed questions on the urgency to restore Glass Steagall and build infrastructure. February 2020

Organizing

Stu Rosenblatt addressing the Kentucky Building Trades breakfast on the National Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Angela Vullo, Day 2 of lobbying at the National Building Trades conference in DC on the National Infrastructure Bank; April 2019
Angela Vullo lobbying at the National Building Trades convention in DC for a National Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Lobbying at the New Jersey State Senate for a National Infrastructure Bank, March 2019
Meetings at the Camden City Council for a National Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Former senior official for Amtrak calling for a National Infrastructure Bank before the Rail Passengers Association at a US Senate Reception, April 2019
Meetings at the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank for a National Bank, March 2019
Lobbying at the Camden City Council for a National Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Meetings at the Trenton Municipal League for a National Infrastructure Bank, March 2019
With Del. Guzman at the Va. State Capitol while organizing for the NIB' January 2019
Angela Vullo dpeaking in DC before the Grassroots Coordinating Committee at the urgency for a Hamiltonian National Bank; March 2019
Angela Vullo testifying before the Education Committee at the New Jersey State Legislature on the need for a National Infrastructure Bank; March 2019
Participating in the Anti-Poverty Council Launch at the DNC Winter Meeting in DC, February 2019
Angela Vullo speaking before the Alexandria, VA Democratic Party to support a National Infrastructure Bank, January 2019
Stu Rosenblatt and Alphecca Muttardy demonstrating on Capital Hill to shut down Wall Street. November 2018
Angela Vullo lobbying in Harrisburg, PA, on New Years Day for a National Infrastructure Bank, January 2019
Coalition of activists for the National Infrastructure Bank greeting on Congress on January 3 2019
With NY Lt Gov at DNC conference in Jersey City, April 2019
Angela Vullo, at Harborside where the DNC conference was held in Jersey City in April 2019
Thanking NJ 1st lady Tammy Murphy for saying "nuclear generation critical" while she chaired Green Economy Panel. Also, talked about National Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Angela Vullo spent the weekend in Jersey City at the DNC conference discussing the urgency for a new FDR style economic direction for the country, April 2019
At the New York City Council where we met with members on Alexander Hamilton's National Bank to fund Gateway and other national infrastructure projects, April 2019
Angela Vullo inside Federal Hall, NYC, where we attended a private reception for infrastructure executives. Photo is Alexander Hamilton's summer home. April 2019
Inside Federal Hall, NYC, where we met with infrastructure executives on the prospect of another Hamiltonian National Bank, April 2019
Angela Vullo inside Federal Hall, NYC, standing in front of the stone where George Washington stood when he was inaugurated President. April 2019
Met NY Lt Gov Kathy Hochul at DNC conference in Jersey City. Talked about National Infrastructure Bank and reminisced about my days in Buffalo, where she's from. April 2019
Angela Vullo at Federal Hall, NYC, in an intense day of lobbying for the Infrastructure Bank, April 2019
Day one of the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank lobbying in Washington. Our timing was impeccable as it was the same day that Trump met with the Democrats on an infrastructure proposal. April 30, 2019
Day two, lobbying on the Hill for a National Infrastructure Bank. Photo with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib. May 2019
Stan Forczek addressing the NJ Mercer County Board of Supervisors on the condition of the US infrastructure and why we need a National Bank. May 2019
Angela Vullo speaking to the NJ Mercer County Board of Supervisors on the social impact of the fifty year take down of the productive economy. May 2019
Lobbying in Philly at the City Council for a National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Stu Rosenblatt addressing the NJ Mercer County Board of Supervisors on how the National Infrastructure Bank would work. May 2019
GMU campaign event with Senator Elizabeth Warren. Srikar Gottipati and Angela Vullo attended. May 2019
Angela Vullo at the Jersey City Municipal Building to meet with council members on the National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Angela Vullo testifying at the City Council meeting in Jersey City on the National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Angela Vullo at the East Orange City Hall to meet with City Council Members on the National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Angela Vullo testifying at the Keaney, NJ, City Council on the urgency for a National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Stan Forczek testifying before the Kearney, NJ City Council for a National Infrastructure Bank. May 2019
Despite very tight security got a quick photo in front of Goldman Sachs, NYC. May 2019
Angela Vullo asking a question on the National Infrastructure Bank during National Infrastructure week at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
Local activist Ralph Streza testifying before the Akron City Council on the need for a National Infrastructure Bank. Stu Rosenblatt and Angela Vullo also testified. June 2019
At the Akron City Hall meeting with Council Members on the urgency for federally directed credit into states and cities to build infrastructure. June 2019