Consumer, National Security & Business Leaders to Hold National Tele-Town Hall on Proposed 54.5 MPG Standard
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JAN 12, 2012 TELEPHONE TOWN HALL
6:30 PM EST EXCLUSIVE MEDIA PRE-CONFERENCE
7:00 PM EST PUBLIC TOWN HALL
WASHINGTON, DC: This Thursday, the country's two largest consumer organizations will join veteran and small business leaders on a national tele-town hall meeting in support of the proposed 54.5 mile per gallon federal standard for cars, SUVs and light trucks.
The purpose of the town hall is to expand the reach of the public hearings hosted by the Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Administration held next week in Detroit, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.
Town hall leaders, who will also be attending the EPA/NHTSA hearings in person, will give support to the proposed 54.5 mpg standard and offer citizens an opportunity to record their thoughts and comments for submission at the hearings.
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MEDIA: |
An exclusive, pre-conference discussion for media only will begin at 6:30 pm EST. |
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WHO: |
Former Army Captain Michael Breen, Veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; Vice President, Truman National Security Project |
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Mark Cooper, Director of Research, Consumer Federation of America |
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David Champion, Director of Auto Test Division, Consumer Reports |
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John Arensmeyer, founder and CEO, Small Business Majority |
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WHAT: |
Nationwide telephone town hall meeting to support the proposed 54.5 MPG federal automotive standard. |
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WHERE: |
Go to the following link to register for the press call: Operation Free |
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WHEN: |
Thursday, January 12th, 6:30 pm EST for exclusive media pre-conference, 7pm EST for public town hall. |