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On the recordJune 10, 2009
If this climate change bill becomes law, it will have a broad effect on our nation's farms, agribusinesses, and consumers.
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Tim Holden
Pennsylvania

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Tim Holden warns about the potential negative impacts of a climate change bill on agriculture.

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