GOP candidates push renewable fuels at Iowa event
Four Republican hopefuls voiced support for the federal Renewable Fuel Standard at an Altoona summit. Rick Santorum highlighted past support and national security ties to domestic biofuels, while Donald Trump praised energy independence. Carly Fiorina, Mike Huckabee, and others pressed for market access and balanced regulation amid the 2016 caucus context.
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Iowa receives 2.49 million grant to expand ethanol pumps and tanks
Altoona Iowa public funds support a 2.49 million grant as part of a 210 million dollar Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership to install eight underground tanks and blender pumps across the state. The program aims to double higher ethanol blend access like E85, with USDA and state/private partners matching funds. Iowa leaders and U S representatives urge EPA to raise renewable fuel standards in 2017 and 2018.
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Cruz Faces Uphill Battle After Altoona Summit
Cruz shrugs off Branstad remarks seen as a de facto Trump boost. King rebukes Branstad as endorsing Trump while attacking his son. Branstad defends Iowa interests and economic ties to renewable fuels amid polls showing strong ethanol support. Cruz backs extending the Renewable Fuel Standard to 2022 as Trump signals support.
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