Washington, DC — April 21, 2008 — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion on the potential economic impacts of the "Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007" this Friday at Chamber headquarters.  Each panelist will offer a unique economic assessment of how the climate bill will impact the economy, energy industry, and the American taxpayer.  This discussion is part of the Chamber's semi-annual joint Environment & Energy and Regulatory Affairs committee meeting.

Featured Speakers:
James Connaughton, Chairman, Council of Environmental Quality
Francisco de la Chesnaye, Chief, Climate Economics Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Margo Thorning, Executive Vice President, American Council for Capital Formation
Anne Smith, Vice President, CRA International
Bob Shackleton, Principal Analyst, Congressional Budget Office

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend.  Please RSVP to Media Relations at the Chamber of Commerce at 202-463-5682 or email: press@uschamber.com