Bill Foster
Biography
FOSTER, Bill, a physicist from Illinois, born in Madison Wisconsin in 1955; graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison with a BA in Physics in 1975; received a Ph.D. from Harvard University in Physics in 1984; founder of Electronic Theaters Inc.; worked as physicist focusing on particle acceleration at FermiLab from 1984 to 2006; winner of a variety of professional awards, including Rossi Prize for Cosmic Ray Physics in 1988 and the Federal Energy and Water Management Award (Dept. of Energy) in 1998; chosen as fellow to American Physical Society in 1998; candidate for the United States Congress for the 14th district of Illinois in 2008.
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Education
Energy
Fuel Economy Standards
Mr. Foster supports higher CAFE standards saying:
The existing Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program should be significantly strengthened and incentives should be provided to U.S. auto industries and consumers to accelerate the deployment of advanced vehicle technologies. Given the vulnerable state of the U.S. auto industry, a thoughtful combination of policies and "tough love" should be implemented. We need more efficient cars and a more robust U.S. auto industry which preserves jobs and global competitiveness.[1]
Nuclear Power
Mr. Foster, says that nuclear power can be safe. However, he also says that there needs to be an accurate accounting for all the costs of nuclear power[1].
Renewable Energy
Corn-based Ethanol
Mr. Foster says that corn-based ethanol "is only marginally viable as an energy crop."
Geothermal Energy
Mr. Foster says that Congress should focus more resources for geothermal energy R&D because it "has the potential to meet the energy needs of the US for many thousands of years with very small environmental impact[1]."
Environment
Climate Change
Mr. Foster says that "global warming is dangerous and real" and that "it is our responsibility to fix this problem in the way that does the least damage to our plans for economic growth in the U.S. and throughout the world." Furthermore, he also says:
It is crucial that we get a more accurate scientific picture of the situation as soon as possible. If the global warming problem must be corrected within 10 years, this will be much more expensive to "fix" than if we have 70 years to correct the problem. Thus a high priority should be given to measuring and computer-modeling of the Earth's climate, so that the effects of corrective actions -- as well as the price of inaction -- can be properly understood[1].
Greenhouse Gases
Mr. Foster says that "The free market does not naturally address the climate change issue...o address this we must implement economic policies that reflect the true costs of venting CO2 and other greenhouse gases[1]."
Health
Healthcare
Mr. Foster says that health care coverage should be comprehensive. And a health care plan should start by strengthening Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. He also says that the health care plan must increase emphasis on preventive care and improve treatment for chronic diseases[2].
Endnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Energy that is Safe, Secure and Affordable. http://www.foster08.com/2007/12/energy_that_is.html
- ↑ Affordable and Comprehensive Health Care for America. http://www.foster08.com/2007/12/medical_care_sm.html
