U.S. Congressman John B. Larson (CT-01), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, will meet with energy pioneer T. Boone Pickens, and creator of the Pickens Plan, for a public forum at Goodwin College in East Hartford on Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 4-5:30pm.

“I am proud to welcome T. Boone Pickens and his mission for an independent energy future for our nation to Connecticut,” Congressman Larson. “Since the launch of the Pickens Plan, he has recruited millions of Americans to join in a goal that I completely support creating a new clean energy economy for America.”

The forum will take place at the River Campus of Goodwin College, a property that once housed an oil terminal. “Today,” Larson said, “Goodwin College is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the state.”

The Pickens Plan focuses on reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and encourages the development of alternative energy sources like wind and natural gas. Since its inception over a year ago, T. Boone Pickens has recruited millions of American citzens, corporations and businesses, as well as political leaders to actively join in the mission.

Congressman Larson, a member of the Select Committee for Energy Independence and Global Warming, is an original co-sponsor of the NAT GAS Act which Pickens supports. The legislation will make domestic natural gas a more accessible alternative to imported oil while decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and urban pollution in vehicles.

To RSVP or obtain further information about the town hall forum, please contact Congressman Larson’s office at 860-278-8888.

Who: U.S. Congressman John B. Larson; T. Boone Pickens, Creator of the Pickens Plan

What: Town Hall Forum on the Economy and Energy with T. Boone Pickens

When: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 4-5:30pm

Where: Goodwin College Auditorium, River Campus, One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT.

If you are in the Northeast please plan to come.  If you know someone in the area who might enjoy hearing Boone in person, please pass this information along to them.

— The Pickens Team