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On the recordJune 20, 2017
These dollars help them do that. So can you please explain to this committee why we should cut support for critical energy efficiency programs that are creating jobs, stimulating the economy, and helping to reduce energy bills for American families and businesses?
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Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen questions the rationale behind cutting funding for energy efficiency programs.

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