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On the recordMay 22, 2011
U.S. farmers, who spent $12.4 billion on fuel in 2009, could see expenses rise to $15 billion or higher in 2012 or 2013 if the pipeline goes through.
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Bobby Rush
Democratic · Illinois

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Rush highlights potential fuel cost increases for farmers due to the pipeline.

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