Earth Biofuels VP Selected to Speak at U.S. Senate Biofuels Conference Tuesday January 30, 10:31 am ET
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Earth Biofuels, Inc. (OTCBB:EBOF - News) announced that Tommy Foltz, Vice President of Public Affairs, has been invited to participate in the Transportation and Biofuels Conference held by the U.S. Senate's Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. The conference will be held on February 1, 2007 in Washington, D.C. ADVERTISEMENT Foltz received the letter of invitation from the Chairman of the Committee, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM). The purpose of the conference is to educate Committee members on the Biofuels industry, promote open communication about Biofuels and to develop potential policy solutions which support and promote the industry in light of current global climate change and energy independence concerns.
"I'm honored to be invited, but even more pleased that the Committee is considering this issue as seriously as it is," said Foltz. "Climate change and energy security are two of the most pressing issues of the 21st century, and we're happy to share our industry experience with the committee."
Foltz will be seated on the "Regional Infrastructure Integration" panel. Chairman Bingaman highlighted the issue in his response to President Bush's The State of the Union address on January 23, 2007, and has made infrastructure needs of the Biofuels industry one of the centerpieces of the conference |