Cleveland Clinic Endorses Ohio Governor’s Energy Bill

1.7.08 - Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Governor Ted Strickland announced today that the Cleveland Clinic has voiced its support for the Governor’s Energy, Jobs and Progress plan (Senate Bill 221) and has encouraged passage of the bill in its current form. A copy of the Cleveland Clinic letter endorsing the plan is included below:

January 4, 2008

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The Honorable Jon Husted
Speaker
Ohio House of Representatives
77 S. High Street, 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111

Dear Speaker Husted:

Cleveland Clinic stands in full support of the energy proposal (SB221) as passed by the Ohio Senate. This proposal acknowledges that healthcare providers need reliable electric service at predictable rates.

We believe the existing legislation provides a balanced framework for rate-setting through a transparent process that will benefit all sectors.

We urge prompt passage of this legislation in its existing form.

Sincerely,

Oliver C. Henkel, Jr.
Chief External Affairs Officer

cc: Governor Ted Strickland
Senate President Bill Harris
Chairman Robert Schuler
Ranking Member Ray Miller
Chairman John P. Hagan
Ranking Member L. George Distel

Source: Ohio Governor