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Today, T. Boone Pickens responded to NBC's (NYSE: GE) rejection of Pickens new ad. This is the part of the script that NBC didn't like, "Get this one, Iran is changing its cars to run on natural gas ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today T. Boone Pickens released the following letter sent to NBC Universal CEO and President Jeff Zucker, describing his disappointment in the network's decision not to run the latest Pickens Plan ad, entitled "Iran," one in a series of non-partisan ads Mr. Pickens has developed to raise awareness among Americans of the need to lessen our $700 billion annual dependence on foreign oil. The 15 second advertisement, which has been approved by every other major broadcast and cable news network, focuses on an issue of great public importance and interest and advocates for increased use of natural gas. "The ad plays an important role in the public debate by educating the general public about solutions to the problem," the letter states. "We are puzzled by your decision not to run this ad because by not running it, you are selectively applying the First Amendment and denying your viewers access to information that is ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is a schedule of upcoming luncheons at the National Press Club. National Press Club events are open to NPC members and their guests only. Credentialed press may cover Luncheons and Newsmakers. Events listed are subject to last-minute changes. Space may be reserved at any NPC Luncheon by calling 202-662-7501. To save time and avoid waiting in line, tickets can be paid for in advance by using a credit card or putting tickets on a house account if there is ...

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bloggers are broadcasting LIVE video coverage of all events taking place in The Big Tent, a dedicated space for new media journalists and bloggers during the Democratic National Convention. The public has a front row seat in real time, with access to all speeches, panels and interviews taking place in the Big Tent, a first-of-its-kind event for new media journalists covering the convention. The ...

Buildings Key to Success SANTA FE, N.M., Aug. 22 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Energy independence is within our grasp, according to Edward Mazria, founder and executive director of Architecture 2030. Speaking at the first annual National Clean Energy Summit hosted by U.S. Senator Harry Reid, the Center for American Progress Action Fund, and the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Mazria explained that buildings are the key to phasing out conventional coal and reducing oil imports by 86% by the year 2030. Presenting a three-pronged solution called the 2030 Blueprint, Mazria showed how energy use in buildings is fueling both escalating energy needs and climate change. Buildings are responsible for about half (48%) of all energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the US annually, and they use 76% of all the energy produced by the nation's power plants. According to Mazria, "If you are serious about energy independence and ...