December 3, 2007, Philadelphia, PA
Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell delivered the keynote talk at a one-day conference on “Energy Security in Pennsylvania and the Nation” being held by FPRI’s Center on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Energy security is a key priority for Gov. Rendell, who last year unveiled his Energy Independence Strategy, which is expected to push Pennsylvania into the top tier of states taking steps to cut consumer energy costs, and significantly expand the alternative fuel, clean energy and conservation sectors.
On November 15th at the FPRI annual dinner Fouad Ajami was presented with the Seventh Annual Benjamin Franklin Public Service Award. The event was attended by over 360 people.
Dr. John M. Templeton, Jr. was dinner chairman.

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