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DATE:April 20, 2007

CONTACT: Debra JohnyBear

DURHAM, N.H. – After touring the buses Senator Barack Obama introduced his low carbon fuel plan during a news conference at the Department of Transportation's biodiesel fueling facility located on campus.

Quotes taken from Foster's Online: Joe Pearson, a chemical engineering major from Barrington, introduced Obama. "It has been intriguing to learn about the dynamics of energy use in our society," he said, adding he's learned about the "blessings of energy resources and the severe consequences that come when it is treated irresponsibly."

"What's being done at the university is how real change happens," Obama said.

Additional coverage found at:

Portsmouth Herald

Union Leader

Obama Announces Low Carbon Fuel Plan at UNH


 Obama introduced his low carbon fuel plan at a news conference at the Department of Transportations' biodiesel fueling facility located on campus.  He toured the buses before speaking with reporters.Press Conference held on Earth Day April 20, 2007 at UNH with Senator Obama