FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 19, 2010CONTACT: Ethan Nuss, (202) 631-1992 or ethan@energyaction.net

“Human Oil Spill” storms Senate offices on eve of Dirty Air Act VoteYoung people storm Mukowski’s office outraged for her support of another Big Oil Bailout

WHAT: Young people will deliver a “Crude Awakening” to Senator Murkowski in the form of a “human oil spill.” People will flood her office dressed in black demanding that she not give another big oil bailout with the Dirty Air Act, and instead commit to a clean and safe energy economy. This action takes place on the eve of the 1-month anniversary of the oil spill, which young people will be marking across the country with over 40 vigils and rallies.

STATEMENT of Ethan Nuss, Field Director for the Energy Action Coalition, which is coordinating this Crude Awakening event here in DC and across the country:

“With the oil spill devastating the Gulf Coast, it's painfully clear that this isn't the time for another big oil bailout with Senator Murkowski's Dirty Air Act. Young people here in DC and around the country realize that and we taking action to expose the dirty antics of politicians paid off by Big Oil.”

VISUALS: Young people dressed in black with signs reading “this is your Crude Awakening, no Dirty Air Act, no Big Oil Bail Out, Clean Energy Now”

WHEN: Wednesday, May 19th at 11:30 am

WHERE: Senator Murkowski's office, Hart Senate Office Building, 7th Floor

For more information, or to speak to an Energy Action Coalition spokesperson, please contact Ethan Nuss at (202) 631-1992 / ethan@energyaction.net

Visit: http://bit.ly/CrudeAwakening for more info on the Crude Awakening events taking place across the country.

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