Search For News: Findings of Chamber Report on Proxy Voting are Challenged Adam Kanzer of Domini Social Investments analyzes report issued by the US Chamber of Commerce, and finds questionable methodology and political bias. Report Suggests that CDFIs are Weathering the Worst of the Economic Crisis With funding for community development financial institutions a central part of the economic stimulus, and with renewed interest from individual investors, CDFIs look forward to improved performance for remainder of 2009. House Passes Waxman-Markey Clean Energy Bill American Clean Energy and Security Act seeks to reduce US dependence on oil, invest in clean energy technologies, and reduce carbon emissions. Book Review: The Truth about Green Business Author Gil Friend surveys the current state of sustainable corporations, and provides steps that companies can take to green their business. New Investment Indices Will Track Companies Adapting to Low-Carbon Economy Family of indices developed by the Carbon Disclosure Project and Markit join a growing number of investment vehicles that include environmental considerations. Activist Shareowners Tally Victories in 2009 Proxy Season The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and As You Sow report successful shareowner efforts on resolutions addressing corporate governance, the environment, and human rights. Lack of Indigenous Rights Policies Puts Companies at Risk Report finds that few companies engaged in extractive business activities in indigenous lands have policies that address indigenous rights concerns. Do Private Equity Buyouts Lead to Improved Corporate Governance? Report by the Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute finds that governance policies at buyout-backed companies often reward executives at the expense of shareowners.