Jacobs, Lawrence R.2020-09-212020-09-212008-09-03https://hdl.handle.net/11299/216270This panel, moderated by NewsHour correspondent Ray Suarez, considers the nexus between transportation, environmental impacts, and energy needs. Because of the rise in oil prices and concern over global climate change, transportation is now a part of the national political discourse in a more central way than ever before and has been taken up by both parties at their national conventions. For further highlights on this panel, read the live blog. PANELISTS George W. Bilicic, Jr., Managing Director and Head of Infrastructure, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Chris Coleman, Mayor, City of Saint Paul Tom Darden, CEO, Cherokee Investment Partners Senator Slade Gorton, Former Senator, State of Washington Bruce Katz, Vice President and Director, Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings Institution U.S. Representative John L. Mica (R- FL), Ranking Republican Leader on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Moderator: Ray Suarez, Senior Correspondent, The NewsHour with Jim LehrerenTransportationClimate ChangePresentation