Energy and Power Subcommittee Launches Hearing Series on “American Energy Initiative” THURSDAY LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST

Energy and Power Subcommittee Launches Hearing Series on “American Energy Initiative” THURSDAY LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST. Energy and Power Subcommittee Launches Hearing Series on “American Energy Initiative” THURSDAY LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), will host the first component of the committee’s “American Energy Initiative” hearing on Thursday, March 17, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. in room 2123 of Rayburn House Office Building.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) unveiled the initiative at a press conference last week alongside other top House Republicans including Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee Fred Upton (R-MI). Thursday’s hearing will focus on oil supplies, gasoline prices, and jobs in the Gulf of Mexico. Recent global events in Libya and the Middle East have provided a sharp reminder of the potential for an oil-supply disruption, underscoring our own nation’s energy vulnerabilities. As gasoline prices continue to rise, approaching $4.00 per gallon, the nation can no longer afford policies that lock away our domestic oil-and-gas resources and thwart job growth. We must pursue a new American Energy Initiative to fortify our energy security and provide for high-paying American jobs.

The hearing is open to the public and press. Opening statements, witness testimony, and a live webcast will be available online at energycommerce.house.gov.

Witness List

Jim Noe
Executive Director
Shallow Water Energy Security Coalition

Lucian Pugliaresi
President
Energy Policy Research Foundation, Inc.

Jim Adams
President
Offshore Marine Service Association

Rip Daniels
CEO/Manager, WJZD-FM
Vice President, Mississippi Gulf Coast Tourism Commission

Dr. Joseph R. Mason
Professor
E.J. Ourso School of Business
Louisiana State University

Dr. Mark Cooper
Research Director
Consumer Federation of America

Marty Massey
Chief Executive Officer
Marine Well Containment Company

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TEXT and IMAGE CREDIT: House Energy and Commerce Committee January 11, 2011 By Alexa Marrero, (202) 225-3641 or Sean Bonyun, (202) 225-3761 2125 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 | (202) 225-2927

Congressman Earl Blumenauer defends Crowley calls Obama's actions Outrages

Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) defends PJ Crowley Blumenauer tweeted Today: repblumenauer Earl Blumenauer "Outrageous -PJ Crowley leaving State Department for saying the truth about treatment of Bradley Manning. Obama needs to fix this."

State Department spokesman Philip J. Crowley resigned after the assistant secretary of state for public affairs, said WikiLeaks suspect Bradley Manning was being "mistreated" at the Marine Corps Base brig in Quantico, Virginia. "What is being done to Bradley Manning is ridiculous and counterproductive and stupid on the part of the department of defense,"

Mr Crowley's remark came in response to a question last week during a public forum at MIT.

STATEMENT BY PHILIP J. CROWLEY

The unauthorized disclosure of classified information is a serious crime under U.S. law. My recent comments regarding the conditions of the pre-trial detention of Private First Class Bradley Manning were intended to highlight the broader, even strategic impact of discrete actions undertaken by national security agencies every day and their impact on our global standing and leadership. The exercise of power in today’s challenging times and relentless media environment must be prudent and consistent with our laws and values.

Given the impact of my remarks, for which I take full responsibility, I have submitted my resignation as Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Spokesman for the Department of State.

RESOURCES: Resignation of Philip J. Crowley as Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs