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Steny Hoyer: “Mr. Chairman, I rise to simply speak on behalf of the amendment that was already adopted, which I strongly support...…”

On the recordJuly 10, 2000
Mr. Chairman, I rise to simply speak on behalf of the amendment that was already adopted, which I strongly support... using biodiesel reduces carbon dioxide emissions 16 percent. Now that may have already been mentioned, but it bears repeating. Particulate matter, which is a major component of smog, is reduced by 22 percent and sulfur emissions are reduced by 20 percent.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the benefits of biodiesel and alternative fuels during a committee meeting.

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