House Proceeding on Feb 8th, 2007 :: 1:56:56 to 1:58:33
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Speech By: Lee Terry

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Lee Terry: and america's role in the world. it requires a new energy initiative and the advanced fuels infrastructure research and development act is a critical component of that effort. this bill is aimed

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Anna G. Eshoo: at improving the nation's transportation fuel infrastructure to improve the storage and transportation of biofuels. it will facilitate affordable delivery of alternative fuels to gas pumps

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Speech By: Anna G. Eshoo

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Anna G. Eshoo: throughout the country. it is just one piece of a large puzzle. but it's an important move towards a sustainable energy future. we need this legislation to address specific technical problems

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Anna G. Eshoo: that hinder the storage and distribution of biofuels. many of the country's gas stations are not equipped to handle large increases in alternative fuels. ethanol and other biofuels have unique chemical

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Anna G. Eshoo: properties that make them incompatible with much of the country's existing fuel infrastructure. despite their enormous promise as a cleaner homegrown fuel source, biofuels can be corrosive

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to pipelines and tanks, can enclosing filters, and contaminate water and air with volatile emissions. in the past, these technical problems have created a significant barrier to market acceptance