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"Coal is plentiful, dependable and it's affordable," watch now to see Venita McCellon-Allen's story.My name is Venita McCellon-Allen. I'm a wife, a mother and the executive vice president for American Electric Power's AEP West Utilities. I began my career in customer service, and I know people need the same things now as they did then: affordable and reliable electricity. That's why American coal is so important It helps us provide our customers with the power they need at a price they can afford. Coal is a fuel for America's future. Watch my story to learn why.Watch Venita Mccellon-Allen's story"Low cost coal is important. Not only for today, but for tomorrow," watch now to see Fred Shelton's story.My name is Fred Shelton. I'm a father of five and an energy efficiency consultant in St. Louis, Mo. Whether I'm helping clients take steps to save on their utility bills or budgeting for my own family's expenses, I see how important affordable energy is to Americans every day. That's why we need low-cost coal. It generates the reliable power we need at a price we can afford.Watch Fred Shelton's story"I need affordable energy to keep my company running. Coal provides that." watch now to see Olivia Albright's story.I'm Olivia Albright: wife, mother and business owner in Toledo, Ohio. I depend on affordable electricity to keep my company running and growing. I have big dreams for my small business, and reliable energy from low-cost American coal will help me realize them. Watch my story to learn more. Watch Olivia Albright's story

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February 08, 2010 Coal ad blitz launches new spot as industry sees political gains
An advertising campaign that previously pushed the phrase "clean coal" launches new spots this week focused on jobs and low-cost power, the latest offering in a three-year, nearly $120 million effort to sell Congress and the White House on coal's future. Increasingly, there are signs that it is working. Top policymakers, including President Obama, are echoing a key message from the ads, that technology in the future could reduce coal's carbon pollution and keep coal a part of the energy mix.

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February 08, 2010 What they're saying about our energy future Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), the Suffolk News-Herald (2/6): “While many may disagree on cap and trade legislation, we do have common ground on energy. The Administration has stated its support for expanding the use of nuclear power, clean coal and... View Full Article
February 08, 2010 Clean coal technology will create a wide range of jobs
February 05, 2010 What they're saying about Obama's clean coal initiatives
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