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Paul Tonko: I think probably not, but I am open to hearing otherwise.

On the recordApril 12, 2018
I think probably not, but I am open to hearing otherwise.
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Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko expresses skepticism about high-octane fuel standards incentivizing advanced biofuels.

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