Agriculture Secretary Hopes Energy Bill Will Meet The President's Objectives

Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says he hopes Congress will enact a bill that meets the President's objectives on energy, which include creating an efficient, cost-efficient and a comprehensive approach that leverages the Nation's capacity for innovation. He also touched upon the need for job creation, reduced dependence on foreign oil, and protection of U.S. children from "ills associated with pollution." (0:20)
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Vilsack: McCain chooses oil companies over American people

Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack speaks on a conference call discussing Sen. John McCain's (R-Ariz.) opposition to bipartisan energy reform that eliminates tax breaks for oil companies. Vilsack says that this, and other moves have shown us that McCain has chosen the side of the oil companies over that of the American people (19:37).
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