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On the recordJune 2, 2011
I think all of us are encouraging people to develop alternative fuels, but to be spending this kind of money on failed projects is just irresponsible in my view.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield criticizes spending on failed renewable energy projects.

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