I thank my friend. We look forward to working with Chairman Visclosky as the appropriations process moves forward to ensure we continue to use coal, which provides half of our Nation's electricity, in an efficient and environmentally friendly way.
Discussing the appropriations process and the use of coal for electricity.
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