As Washington is discussing cap-and-trade legislation that would lead to the largest government power grab in history, Americans for Prosperity – America’s leading organization dedicated to promoting the principles of economic freedom – will host a series of educational forums in Pennsylvania starting July 28 to expose the hidden energy tax and unnecessary regulations in proposed cap-and-trade legislation.

“Americans don’t need the government regulating carbon emissions,” said Steven M. Lonegan, senior policy director for Americans for Prosperity. “The policies being discussed right now by Washington politicians and bureaucrats will drive up taxes and consumer prices, while putting millions out of work.”

Since cap-and-trade recently passed in the House of Representatives by a razor thin margin, AFP’s Steve Lonegan will be analyzing the legislation that will soon be reviewed by Senator Arlen Specter’s Environment and Public Works Committee in September.

Interested citizens will learn what they can do to stop this bill from becoming law and how they send Sen. Specter the message that PA citizens don’t want cap-and-trade. Attendees will receive a Social Meet-up kit and informational packet to help educate and organize their friends, neighbors, and co-workers.

The events are free and open to the public. Food and drinks will be served.

Tuesday, July 28 – 7:30pm: Plymouth, PA
DoubleTree Guest Suites Philadelphia West
640 West Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(610) 834-8300

Wednesday, July 29 – 6:30pm: Gettysburg, PA
Western Gettysburg Hotel
One Lincoln Square
Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 337-2000

Thursday, July 30 – 7:00pm: York, PA
Orthopedic & Spine Specialists
1855 Powder Mill Road
York, PA 17402
(717) 848-4800

Monday, August 3 –Noon: Sharon, PA
Tully’s Steakhouse
101 Chestnut Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-WING

Monday, August 3 – 5:30pm: Erie, PA
Brewerie at Union Station
123 West 14th Street
Erie, PA 16505
(814) 454-2200

Tuesday, August 4 – Noon: Beaver, PA
Beaver Area Memorial Library
100 College Avenue
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 775-1132

Tuesday, August 4 – 7:30pm: Pittsburgh, PA
Omni William Penn Hotel
530 William Penn Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100

Friday, August 14 – Noon: Pittsburgh, PA
RightOnline: http://rightonline
Event Fee to Attend
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-2000

Friday, August 14 – 4:00pm: Pittsburgh, PA
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-2000

Saturday, August 15 – All Day: Pittsburgh, PA
RightOnline: http://rightonline
Event Fee to Attend
Sheraton Station Square Hotel
300 West Station Square Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 261-2000

For more information, visit http://www.americansforprosperity.org/pennsylvania