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On the recordFebruary 9, 2009
This will lead to greater amounts of renewable energy than if the Bingaman proposal preempted state opportunities to promote renewable energy.
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Jeff Bingaman
Democratic · New Mexico

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Bingaman emphasizes the benefits of allowing states to exceed national renewable energy standards.

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Thank you, Senator and Chairman Bingaman for this opportunity to testify on the critically important issue of climate change.

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