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Ken Calvert: “Energy is the backbone of the United States economy, and reliable domestic sources of energy are vital for our economic…”

On the recordApril 1, 2014
Energy is the backbone of the United States economy, and reliable domestic sources of energy are vital for our economic growth and homeland security.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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Calvert emphasizes the importance of energy for the economy and security.

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