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On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
Given that the United States has the world's largest coal reserves and is the largest producer of coal, it should remain a critical contributor to a diverse electricity portfolio for decades to come.
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Fred Upton
Republican · Michigan

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Upton emphasizes the importance of coal in the U.S. energy portfolio.

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