Re: Speaking in support of Legislation -

[Guest guest]

Dear Ken,

Great job tonight, Ken! You and the family did an outstanding job.

I see what you are saying but I don't agree with you. Mentioning that there is/will be a US Toxic Mold Protection and Safety Act before our US Congress adds credence to any state legislation that may be pending. Every member of Congress has received a letter from Congressman Conyers asking for support on the legislation. The general public will think that if the federal government thinks it's serious enough, then let's take a closer look at the state legislation. Pending federal legislation only bolsters the individual states causes. I am telling anyone who will listen about both the pending federal and state legislation. People look at the whole issue in a different light. I discussed this with a union official today and his eyes lit up when I mentioned both federal and state. He definitely took it more seriously.

I assume that you were speaking about me, as I was also interviewed for the story that aired tonight. I have 12 years under my belt working for government and years on top of that doing various advocacy, interfacing with various levels of government.

Again, good job tonight, Ken. The positive comments from the state elected officials was helpful as well.

[Guest guest]

I was speaking in general about comments about Conyers "legislation". As we all know, in spite of all his hype, publicity and friends speaking for him, he has yet to submit any Mold Legislation to Congress. The proposal or wish list I have been allowed to see is not very good for somebody that has been in Washington for 38 years. If this is the best he can do after writing it for a year, he needs to get some of us to help. I have offered and been rebuffed by his staff. One threatened me.

I think the key from Rep. Stanley was that it went too far. I read this as saying it is tough and fair on those that allow mold but they State will protect corrupt government inspectors at any cost, including the health of the citizens.

I am willing to negotiate with the Committee. That is how effective politics is done. I am willing to remove the issue of extending the statute of limitations and the 3 strikes you are out for insurance companies. I put those in for others that, when it came time to write support letters, failed to offer any support.

Our statute of limitations is still open and we have no issue with the insurance industry. Our issue is with local and state corrupt building and health inspectors. If the members of the legislature feel they must protect corrupt local and state employees, they will have to answer to the voters and courts.

Ken Moulton