MEDIA ALERT

Domestic and global food prices have dramatically risen in the past few years, and many experts place partial blame on the U.S. dependency on corn-based ethanol fuel. Today’s roundtable discussion, moderated by Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas), Vice Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee, will focus on the unintentional effects certain forms of alternative energy may have on the world’s food supply.

WHO: Rep. Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Vice Chairman 
            Bob Davis, The Wall Street Journal – International Economics Reporter, Food 
                Inflation, Riots Spark Worries for World Leaders” 
            Jon Doggett, National Corn Grower’s Association – Vice President of Public Policy 
            Scott Faber, Grocery Manufacturers Association – Vice President for Federal Affairs 
            Bob Young, American Farm Bureau – Chief Economist 
            Candy Hill, Catholic Charities USA – Sr. Vice President for Social Policy and 
                Government Affairs

WHAT: National and industry experts unite to discuss the growing fear that a global hunger crisis is on the brink, and U.S. policy may be to blame.

WHEN: TODAY - Monday, May 5, 2008 
               11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Library of Congress, Jefferson Building, Members Room

RSVP: hrpc@mail.house.gov or call (202) 225-6168

Note: Refreshments will be provided.

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