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On the recordJuly 13, 2009
Having a hearing on transportation's role in climate change is essential given the sector is responsible for roughly one-third of the greenhouse gases released in the United States.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of discussing transportation's impact on climate change.

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