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On the recordJune 15, 2009
I would feel that woody biomass is an economic value. But we have to save our loggers.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

DeGette emphasizes the economic importance of woody biomass while advocating for loggers' interests.

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