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Brad Ellsworth: “America faces serious consequences if we continue to rely on foreign energy sources that contribute to rising global…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
America faces serious consequences if we continue to rely on foreign energy sources that contribute to rising global temperatures.
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Brad Ellsworth
Indiana

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Ellsworth warns about the dangers of foreign energy dependence and climate change.

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