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Mike Conaway: “I believe that the bill, as it stands, fails to recognize the important contributions the agriculture community can and…”

On the recordJune 10, 2009
I believe that the bill, as it stands, fails to recognize the important contributions the agriculture community can and must play in energy legislation if we have any hope of curbing climate change and achieving true energy independence.
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Mike Conaway
Texas

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Conaway emphasizes agriculture's role in energy legislation and climate change.

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