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Ed Whitfield: “As you know, the U.S. is still struggling to rebuild its economy and to lower unemployment, and energy is always a key…”

On the recordJuly 23, 2012
As you know, the U.S. is still struggling to rebuild its economy and to lower unemployment, and energy is always a key component in our ability to compete in the global marketplace.
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Ed Whitfield
Republican · Kentucky

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Whitfield emphasizes the importance of energy in economic recovery and global competitiveness.

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