Article: SEN. DORGAN SAYS SENATE-APPROVED ENERGY BILL WILL BOOST NORTH DAKOTA'S RENEWABLE FUELS INDUSTRY

The office of Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., issued the following news release:

U.S. Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND) said Friday the energy bill passed by the Senate Thursday night 86-8 is a significant step toward energy independence and a boost for the renewable fuels industry in North Dakota and across the nation. However, he added, it also reflects "substantial missed opportunities," as important provisions were stripped out due to a presidential veto threat.

"This is a strong bill that will move our country forward on renewable fuels and our effort to achieve energy independence," Dorgan said. "North Dakota has the ability to produce a significant amount of energy from wind, coal, biomass, and ...

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