Energy Conference Report Briefing; Environmental Experts Discuss House, Senate Conference Energy Bill 10/20/2003
From: Liz Hitchcock of U.S. PIRG, 202-546-9707 or 202-277-5678 (cell); Pete Rafle of The Wilderness Society, 202-429-2642 or 202-431-2807 (cell) News Advisory: The House and Senate Energy Conference is expected to conclude negotiations on the energy bill conference report this week. In anticipation of this report, energy advocates from the nation's leading conservation groups will host a briefing Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. Experts from The Wilderness Society, The U.S. Public Interest Research Group, Friends of the Earth and Sierra Club will discuss the environmental and public health ramifications of this bill. Each speaker will give a brief overview and open the floor to questions from journalists. WHO: -- Dave Albersworth, director, BLM Lands Program, The Wilderness Society -- Anna Aurilio, legislative director, U.S. Public Interest Research Group -- Erich Pica, director of economic programs, Friends of the Earth -- Debbie Boger, deputy legislative director, Sierra Club, moderator Other experts will be on hand to answer questions about specific provisions in the pending energy bill. WHAT: Press Briefing WHEN: Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT) WHERE: 2456 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. ------ NOTE: Press briefing for credentialed press only, please |