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JuneZJuly 2006
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Energy Independence - NOW
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Written By Mary M Chapman
Written By Mary M Chapman
Senator Barack Obama (D-lll.) goes on record,
demanding our nation take immediate steps to
defend our national security - by achieving energy
independence.
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