U.S. Chamber's Energy Institute President to Participate in Energy Discussion With Sen. Obama

Press Release
June 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. – General James L. Jones (USMC Ret.), president and CEO of the U.S Chamber of Commerce's Institute for 21st Century Energy, will participate in a "Conversation on Competitiveness" today with presidential candidate and Illinois Senator Barack Obama.  Gen. Jones is joining experts from the fields of energy, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and advanced science in a panel discussion being held at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

"To remain at the forefront in an increasingly competitive world, America must have a meaningful long term energy strategy that provides abundant, affordable energy supplies while growing our economy and preserving the environment," Gen. Jones said.  "We welcome the attention that both presidential candidates are giving to our energy challenge.  At the Institute for 21st Century Energy, we will continue to highlight the importance of finding sensible energy solutions with candidates across the country, with Members of Congress and with the American people."

The Institute is engaging both presidential candidates and both major national political parties in a fact-based discussion focused on our nation's critical energy challenges.

Through public education and grassroots advocacy, the Institute is working to unify energy stakeholders and policymakers to support a common strategy to ensure that America's supply of fuels and power is adequate, diverse and affordable while protecting national security and the environment.  The Institute also conducts international outreach to address global energy challenges.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world's largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.