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Daschle in Talks with Ethanol Lobby

HeadlineAug 08, 2008

In lobbying news, the Financial Times reports former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle is in talks to become an adviser to the Renewable Fuels Association — the top lobbying group for the ethanol industry. Daschle is also a leading supporter of Senator Obama’s candidacy. Obama has backed criticism ethanol has driven up global food prices. But ethanol proponents say Daschle’s involvement could signify Obama fundamentally supports the ethanol industry. Daschle said, “Barack…recognizes the importance of ethanol and of biofuels generally.”

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