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YOUNG LEADERS TO ENGAGE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, MAYORS IN 103 TOWN HALLS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE Sen. Arlen Specter leads kickoff event today; Sen. Dodd Apr. 16 Sen. Whitehouse and others across country on Apr. 18
April 13, 2009 - Young leaders organized by Focus the Nation are holding an unprecedented 103 Town Halls across the country beginning today and throughout this week’s Congressional recess to engage Congressional representatives, mayors and other elected officials in accelerating America’s transition to a clean energy future.
50 members of Congress have confirmed their participation in the Nationwide Town Hall on America's Clean Energy Future, along with dozens of city and state elected leaders. The events are being held during the Congressional spring recess to allow maximum participation.
Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania is kicking off the week today, at a 2 p.m. appearance at a Philadelphia Town Hall at Drexel University [Event details: http://www.focusthenation.org]. Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut is confirmed for Apr. 16 at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Denver’s Town Hall, organized by Revision International, will take place on April 18th simultaneous with events around the country. A full map and list of local events and details is available at www.focusthenation.org/map.
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