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Our Mission Energy is the single most important physical resource underpinning America's economic prosperity, national security, and global competitiveness. Yet our nation lacks a comprehensive energy strategy. Policies are often based on ignorance, complacency, and contradictory rules and ...
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Jim Jones’ Chamber Of Commerce Organization Promotes Catastrophic Energy Future
Wonk Room — ... , whose stated mission is “to unify policymakers, regulators, business leaders, and the American public behind common sense energy strategy to help keep America secure, prosperous, and clean.” However, following the recommendations of Jones’ institute would be catastrophic for the security, prosperity, and health of the United States. ...

Sean McManus: Is Gen. Jim Jones in the Pocket of Big Oil?
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — Since retiring from a sparkling 40-year military career the Associated Press says combined "impeccable military credentials with an ambassador's polish," Gen. Jim Jones has served as president and chief executive officer of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for 21st Century Energy. This job requires, according to the organization's website, ensuring that "America's energy supply is adequate, affordable, and secure while protecting the environment." Having heard the chatter over whether Obama's choice of Jones, along with Hillary at State and Gates at Defense, has raised the eyebrows of his liberal base (the ...

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