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On the recordFebruary 11, 2014
Unfortunately it's been difficult for Congress to pass comprehensive clean energy legislation, even though this is prerequisite if we are going to win the global clean energy race.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken highlights challenges in passing clean energy legislation despite its importance.

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