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Lugar Focuses on Energy Across Indiana

Continuing his focus on America’s energy security, Senator Lugar highlighted progressive energy projects across Indiana.

Senator Lugar joined Rep. Pete Visclosky at Purdue University Calumet for an energy forum and expo on October 7.  During the Forum, Senator Lugar said "energy security should be our foremost investment target" and challenged the next president to focus on America's energy security. During the expo, Senator Lugar visited with more than 30 vendors showcasing renewable and sustainable energy products from across Indiana and the nation.

On October, 8, Senator Lugar visited the University of Notre Dame’s energy center and named GreeND a Lugar Energy Patriot. GreeND, founded by Lourdes Long and Colleen Kelly, is a student group focused on energy and environmental issues. Through the Energy Patriot, Senator Lugar profiles a student, professional, scholar, or member of the business community who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in taking concrete action to improve America's energy security.

On October 9, Senator Lugar visited wind farms in Benton County. At the Benton County Wind Farm, Senator Lugar saw Indiana's first operating wind farm. At the Fowler Ridge Wind Farm, Senator Lugar received a tour of the farm and saw a wind turbine under construction.

Following the wind farms in Benton County, Senator Lugar went to West Lafayette to see Purdue University's Discovery and Research Parks. Senator Lugar met with scientists and researchers working on renewable and sustainable energy projects.

Press Releases:

10/30/2008	Lugar Announces Annual Symposium for Tomorrow's Leaders
10/29/2008	Hoosier Head Start Programs Receive $6 Million in Federal Funding
10/29/2008	Lugar, ISTA Partner for Statewide Book Drive
10/29/2008	Lugar Community Center hosts Digital Television Transition Seminars
10/27/2008	Lugar welcomes $57 million in disaster assistance funding
10/23/2008	Indiana Receives $10 Million for Highway Storm Repair
10/23/2008	Lugar supports progress made to reach agreement on Bolivia's draft constitution
10/22/2008	GAO REPORT AGAIN FINDS 'SIGIFICANT DEFICIENCIES' IN CIVIL RIGHTS AT USDA
10/21/2008	Fort Wayne New Markets Revitalization Fund Receives $15,000,000 in Federal Funds
10/20/2008	Nunn-Lugar Update September 2008

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