Loudenian economic development union
233 Green Hall
Wake Forest University
Loudanipolis, Loudania 90210
Press Release
Contact: Valbona Hoxha
LEDU Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
12:00 A.M. EDT, July 25, 2008
Legislation pending!
Loudanipolis, Loudania, july 24, 2008: the loudenian economic development union would like to make the national community aware of its intentions to pass comprehensive energy reform. we are currently working on legislation titled ‘the clean air and energy sustainability act.’ the act would help provide a long term answer to the short term problems that we are facing. it will address both climate change and the price of energy without negative ramifications on the economy. additionally, we will be introducing a separate act to help with the issue of nuclear energy. more information will come soon.
Signed,
Gabrijel guberovic
Richie Mathes,
chairmans of the Loudenian economic development union
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Immediate Press Release!
Loudenian Economic Development Union
233 Green Hall
Wake Forest University
Loudanipolis, Loudania 90210
Press Release
Contact: Valbona Hoxha
LEDU Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2:30 P.M. EDT, July 24, 2008
Clarification of statements by party chairman, richie mathes!
Loudanipolis, Loudania, july 24, 2008: the loudenian economic development union would like to clarify a misunderstanding that we supported the idea of a one-party state. mr. mathes also was misquoted. Mr. mathes stated that he was a distant relative of the founding father and also speeks with him rarely, and does not support the founding father’s opinioin of a one-party state. But the ledu and richie mathes hold the opinion that the safe return of our founding father would be a great cultural benefit to our great nation. the ledu will not condone any sort of statements that the founding father holds towards a one party system, but holds the opinion that we will not cut him off. we stand by our decision to have him returned to our beloved nation as soon as possible.
Signed,
Gabrijel guberovic
Richie Mathes,
chairmans of the Loudenian economic development union
Meet the Leadership!
The Loudenian Economic Development Union would like to let you meet its staff:
Dr. Connor Caudill, Candidate for Prime Minister
Connor Caudill was born in Loudanpolis, our beloved capital. Growing up, Connor was active in many political organizations from early Secondary School until he reached the university level. He then went to Yale University to study political science, philosophy, and history. After graduating Summa Cum Laude at Yale University, Connor became a Rhodes Scholar, attaining his Masters in History from Cambridge University. Following this, he went to work for the LEDU for about a year until he returned to the JFK School of Government at Harvard University, where he finished his doctorate in Public Policy. Connor has served as the vice chairman of the LEDU for nearly two years now, serves as a member of Parliament from Lower Saxony, owns a non-profit organization dedicated to diabetic research, and now has secured the LEDU nomination for Prime Minister of the Republic of Loudonia.
Dr. Gabrijel Guberovic, Co-Chairman of the LEDU
Gabrijel Guberovic was born in the Republic of Croatia before immigrating to Loudenia at a very young age after the Croatian Civil War. In his time in Loudania, Gabrijel (Gab for his friends) has been a public advocate for many civil rights groups from a very young age. From Secondary School, he attended Princeton University, studying Physics and Mathematics before graduating Summa Cum Laude with a senior thesis of 'The Future of Robotic Mechanics: Nanotechnology.' His senior thesis has become a renowned work in science. From there, he went to the Massachussets Institute of Technology where he attained both his masters and doctorate in Physics. After attending MIT, he decided that his love of politics would take over his career. He attended Cambridge University, receiving his Doctorate in Political Science. Since then, he has served as head of the Political Science Department at Loudenia University, manages a camapaign advisory corporation, and now serves as Co-Chairman of the LEDU!
Dr. Richie Mathes, Co-Chairman of the LEDU
Dr. Richie Mathes, originially born in a rural community in the southern mountains of Loudenia, has had a lifetime of achievement and merit. Since losing his father at a very young age from a mining accident, Dr. Mathes became very concerned with young children who would not grow up without a father figure in their life. In light of this, he established an organization that has now become one of the largest in the world: Father and Son International. To date, it has brought nearly 3 million children to mentors from around the world. He began his university education at the University of Munich, studying history and political science. After graduating with honors, he became a Fulbright Scholar and attended the University of Chicago's graduate program in history. After completing his master's, he became a student of Egyptology. After finishing his Ph. D., he moved to Egypt to be on a an expedition to find the lost city of Hamunaptra, which he founded. Dr. Mathes now owns his own private expedition firm that has begun research on finding the ancient civilization of Atlantis and serves as the Co-Chairman for the LEDU.Dr. Polen Gokbuget, Secretary of the Interior
Dr. Polen Gokbuget was born in Istanbul, Turkey before immigrating to Loudenia as a student. She attended the University of Loudenia studying political science and economics. Serving as the student body president, she learned that her passion lied in public service, and she started a young political organization dedicated to the education and registeration of voters. As the program transpired, MTV heard of her efforts and helped to 'rock' her socks off. Rock the Vote, established by our very own Polen, has now turned into a major political movement not only in Loudenia, but around the world as well. Polen Gokbuget finished her undergraduate work before attending the Georgetown School of Law in Washington, and then finishing her doctorate at the Cambridge University in Law. She now serves as a chief political analyst for LNN (Loudenian News Network) and Secretary of the Interior, which manages all internal affairs within the LEDU. She currently resides in Loudanpolis where she is working hard for the advancement of the LEDU and its policies.
Valbona Hoxha, LEDU Press Secretary
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Valbona Hoxha, hailing from the mightly land of Macedonia, moved to Loudenia as a young girl. She attended Secondary School, being active in the renowned school newspaper and serving as its editor-in-chief. She then attended the University of California and studies journalism and multimedia communication. After graduating Cum Laude, she attended the University of Georgia where she finished her masters in communication. She now serves as a political correspondent for the New York Times and LNN, as well as manages a program for children after school who have epxressed an interest in journalism. Additionally, she serves ath the LEDU Press Secretary. She has been with the LEDU for nearly five years now.
Dr. Teras Matvienko, Chief Political Advisor
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Dr. Teras Matvienko hails from the border between Loudenia and Ukraine. He was raised in a rural community before attending Cambridge University to study economics. While there, he served as the chief of the economic news column of the Columbia Daily Standard. His articles gained international publicity for his amazing accuracy on trend charts and the fluxation of energy prices. Because of his early successes, Dr. Matvienko became a consultant for several large financial instiutions before returning to school to finish his doctorate in Political Science from the University of Manchester. Upon his completion of his doctorate, Dr. Matvienko went to work as an adjunct professor at the University of Loudenia. There, he serves as the chair of the Political Activities Board, as well as his obligations as Chief Political Advisor to the LEDU.
Platform Release!
On July 23rd, 2008, the Trustees of the Loudenian Economic Develoopment union established their party platform. Following is the platform for which the Trustees adopted and passes unanimously:
The commitment of our nation to the issue of energy is just as important as our nation’s commitment to the environment. Therefore, the trustees of the Loudenian Economic Development Union hereby adopt the following policies on this 23rd of July, 2008:
In order to successfully reach our plan for energy sustainability, the following steps must be taken:
Ø We support the implementation of government grants and micro-financing to help the private sector to get a jump start on the development of renewable technologies. There would be an establishment of a government agency that would monitor and distribute these funds that would be distributed to private corporations.
Ø We emphasize the development of renewable energy to keep our environmental pledge…
o Solar – we can use the example of our German neighbors for the development of solar energy
§ We support government research to help reduce the initial cost of installing these units,
§ We support the idea of allowing individuals to sell back energy that is produces in excess of what they use,
o Wind
§ We support the idea of survey and construction of environmentally wind farms in the mountains of our nation.
Ø Recognizing the importance of the mining industry and our abundance of coal as a natural resource, we recommend a 30 year plan that would allow us an ample amount of time to reduce our dependence on coal as a resource, and would be open to allow other nations who are trying to acquire coal as a resource to be able to trade with us.
Ø We recognize the importance of sustainable energy, and our nation’s commitment to becoming fully independent of foreign imports of oil. Therefore, we support the development of a safe nuclear energy program with the help of the international community and the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency:
o We recognize the demand for energy is suppose to increase 50% over the next 30 years, and looking at the French example, we support the idea of an increasing of nuclear energy production.
o We recognize that there would be concern with the nuclear waste that would come from the implementation of such a program, therefore we support the development of a relationship with a nation that would help reduce the amount of nuclear waste that would be generated through investment in reducing the amount of nuclear waste produced, and also the safe exportation of nuclear waste to safe, secure, and remote sites where it would not harm the environment, and not endanger wildlife and humanity.
Ø We support the continuation of clean air policies. We support the continuation of curbing the emission of greenhouse gases, and therefore support the following measures:
o We support having mandatory emission tests for older power plants fired by fossil fuels. For example, scrubbing coal stacks to make them burn cleaner.
o We support the idea of stricter controls on automobile exhaust output and raising the fuel efficiency of all vehicles.
o We support the idea of mandatory automobile emissions tests each year to make sure that vehicles are in accordance with the law.
Ø Since the development of renewable energy will help flood the market of new options and help lower costs, this will allow our natural gas consumption to be reduced. Since natural gas is a clean and environmentally friendly resource, we will have the ability to sell our natural gas to other nations if our dependence on foreign sources is cut first.
Ø We support the continuation of developing our public transportation system through the construction of rail and bus systems.
Ø We would support the idea of the renewable portfolio standard which would allow our country to reduce its carbon emissions and would make our country reliable on renewable energy as much as 20% by the year of 2020.
Ø We support the reduction of carbon emissions by as much as 50% by the year 2050.
The commitment of our nation to the issue of energy is just as important as our nation’s commitment to the environment. Therefore, the trustees of the Loudenian Economic Development Union hereby adopt the following policies on this 23rd of July, 2008:
In order to successfully reach our plan for energy sustainability, the following steps must be taken:
Ø We support the implementation of government grants and micro-financing to help the private sector to get a jump start on the development of renewable technologies. There would be an establishment of a government agency that would monitor and distribute these funds that would be distributed to private corporations.
Ø We emphasize the development of renewable energy to keep our environmental pledge…
o Solar – we can use the example of our German neighbors for the development of solar energy
§ We support government research to help reduce the initial cost of installing these units,
§ We support the idea of allowing individuals to sell back energy that is produces in excess of what they use,
o Wind
§ We support the idea of survey and construction of environmentally wind farms in the mountains of our nation.
Ø Recognizing the importance of the mining industry and our abundance of coal as a natural resource, we recommend a 30 year plan that would allow us an ample amount of time to reduce our dependence on coal as a resource, and would be open to allow other nations who are trying to acquire coal as a resource to be able to trade with us.
Ø We recognize the importance of sustainable energy, and our nation’s commitment to becoming fully independent of foreign imports of oil. Therefore, we support the development of a safe nuclear energy program with the help of the international community and the guidance of the International Atomic Energy Agency:
o We recognize the demand for energy is suppose to increase 50% over the next 30 years, and looking at the French example, we support the idea of an increasing of nuclear energy production.
o We recognize that there would be concern with the nuclear waste that would come from the implementation of such a program, therefore we support the development of a relationship with a nation that would help reduce the amount of nuclear waste that would be generated through investment in reducing the amount of nuclear waste produced, and also the safe exportation of nuclear waste to safe, secure, and remote sites where it would not harm the environment, and not endanger wildlife and humanity.
Ø We support the continuation of clean air policies. We support the continuation of curbing the emission of greenhouse gases, and therefore support the following measures:
o We support having mandatory emission tests for older power plants fired by fossil fuels. For example, scrubbing coal stacks to make them burn cleaner.
o We support the idea of stricter controls on automobile exhaust output and raising the fuel efficiency of all vehicles.
o We support the idea of mandatory automobile emissions tests each year to make sure that vehicles are in accordance with the law.
Ø Since the development of renewable energy will help flood the market of new options and help lower costs, this will allow our natural gas consumption to be reduced. Since natural gas is a clean and environmentally friendly resource, we will have the ability to sell our natural gas to other nations if our dependence on foreign sources is cut first.
Ø We support the continuation of developing our public transportation system through the construction of rail and bus systems.
Ø We would support the idea of the renewable portfolio standard which would allow our country to reduce its carbon emissions and would make our country reliable on renewable energy as much as 20% by the year of 2020.
Ø We support the reduction of carbon emissions by as much as 50% by the year 2050.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Loudenian Economic Development Union Announces Nominee!
The Loudenian Economic Development Union is proud to announce that it has nominated Connor J. Caudill, the current vice chairman of the LEDU, as its nominee for Prime Ministerof the Republic of Loudenia for the upcoming elections. More information will come soon.LEDU Adopts Party Flag and Slogan!
The LEDU is proud to announce that is has adopted its slogan:
"Tomorrow's energy solutions. Today."
Additionally, the LEDU has adopted the following flag as its official symbol:
LEDU Officials!
The LEDU is proud to announce that it has elected its party leadership for the coming year:
Chairmans of the LEDU:
Gabrijel Guberovic
Richie Mathes
Vice Chairman/Head of Blog:
Connor Caudill
LEDU Press Secretary:
Valbona Hoxha
LEDU Secretary of the Interior:
Polen Gokbuget
LEDU Chief Political Advisor:
Taras Matvienko
Chairmans of the LEDU:
Gabrijel Guberovic
Richie Mathes
Vice Chairman/Head of Blog:
Connor Caudill
LEDU Press Secretary:
Valbona Hoxha
LEDU Secretary of the Interior:
Polen Gokbuget
LEDU Chief Political Advisor:
Taras Matvienko
Loudenian Economic Development Union
The LEDU (Loudenian Economic Development Union) is a newly formed political party in the Republic of Loudenia. Our vision of economic development is through the creation of an environmentally-friendly infrastructure and making energy for the future affordable and clean.
The LEDU has developed a political platform that will be posted on this website soon. We look forward to serving you in Parliament and the people of the Republic of Loudenia.
Signed,
Chairmans,
LEDU
The LEDU has developed a political platform that will be posted on this website soon. We look forward to serving you in Parliament and the people of the Republic of Loudenia.
Signed,
Chairmans,
LEDU
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