On the Road to $200 Oil?

Where President Obama's Oil Policy is Leading and What it Could Mean for the State of Our Union

As President Obama finishes his first year in office, oil policy has been overshadowed by health care, the economy and national security concerns.  Outside the spotlight, a major rewrite is taking shape -- but are we moving fast enough to avoid a possible oil shock?

This panel discussion brings together experts on Detroit, international oil markets, and U.S. consumer behavior to game out where America's oil policy is heading, and where we're likely to find bumps in the road.

Delving into the interactions between new fuel economy standards, the federal bailout of the auto companies, ethanol and electric vehicle mandates, and the oil industry's expectations of coming climate policies, the panel will explore the likely effects on the U.S. economy -- and what it means for the financial wherewithal of America's middle class.

A Boxed lunch will be provided.

Participants

Featured Speakers
Kevin Book
Managing Director of Research
ClearView Energy Partners LLC

Russell Hensley

Expert Associate Principal
McKinsey and Company, Detroit

Dr. Mark Cooper

Director of Research
Consumer Federation of America

Moderator

Lisa Margonelli

Director, Energy Initiative
New America Foundation

Event Time and Location

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 - 12:15pm - 1:45pm
New America Foundation
1899 L Street NW Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036

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