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Article: Chu on Chamber.(CULTURE)(HOT BUTTON)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- October 12, 2009
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Byline: Amanda Carpenter, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Chu on Chamber
Energy Secretary Steven Chu thinks it's wonderful that major corporations are leaving the Chamber of Commerce over its position on climate change.
Mr. Chu praised companies that have left the powerful business association by telling reporters at an event on solar energy held at the national Mall on Thursday I think it's wonderful. Apple Inc. broke from the Chamber on Monday, following Exelon Corp., Pacific Gas & Electric and PNM Resources. Nike resigned its membership on the Chamber's board earlier this month, but is retaining its membership with the group.
The Chamber has ...