Vilsack backs utility restructuring bill with protections
Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack signaled support for a utility restructuring bill if consumer and renewable energy protections are included. He declined to pressure Democrats and urged Republican leaders to secure votes, while opponents criticized the measure as pro utility.
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Harkin Tours Ethanol Plant During Work Day Visit
Sen. Tom Harkin spent a workday at the Sunrise Energy Cooperative ethanol plant in Blairstown. Dressed in work clothes, he shadowed workers as part of his ongoing workday series begun in 1974 to spotlight biofuel efforts.
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Harkin Visits Blairs Town Ethanol Plant
Senator Harkin toured the Blairs Town ethanol plant meeting workers and learning plant operations. He observed 15,000 gallons of daily output and discussed expanding ethanol as MTBE phases out with USDA grant hopes and oil company opposition.
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Governor and GOP clash over Vision Iowa oversight plan
Governor Vilsack and Republican lawmakers debate oversight for the Vision Iowa Program. A proposed Millennium Fund would channel hundreds of millions to communities and schools with an 11 member advisory panel. Vilsack favors direct state or elected official control to ensure accountability.
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