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James Oberstar: And by government getting in in a big way into acquisition from the private sector of off-the-shelf technology…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2009
And by government getting in in a big way into acquisition from the private sector of off-the-shelf technology, installing, creating jobs, you will reduce the unit cost even further.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota

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Oberstar advocates for government investment in renewable energy to lower costs and create jobs.

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