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June 29
2012
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The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations

2123 Rayburn, 9:00am

The American Energy Initiative: A Focus on EPA's Greenhouse Gas Regulations

Background Documents and Information:

Hearing Notice

Background Memo

Transcript

Opening Statements:

Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton

The Honorable Gina McCarthy

Subcommittees
Energy and Power (112th Congress)
Energy
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Energy and Commerce Committee
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