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John Fletcher considers the long-term gains investors can make from committing to Barack Obama...

John Fletcher considers the long-term gains investors can make from committing to Barack Obama's alternative energy plans "I've called for investments in solar, wind, geothermal. Contrary to what Sen. McCain keeps on saying, I favor nuclear power as one component of our overall energy mix." Sen. Obama, October 7 2008 The 44th president has not wasted time since coming to office as he pushes forward to kick-start a "new American energy economy". Just some of Obama's bullet points are as follows: •· Help create 5 million jobs by strategically investing $150bn i...

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