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Walberg Introduces Bill to Enable Michigan Ethanol Industry to Compete in

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Date: May 10, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Oil and Gas Agriculture and Food Energy


WALBERG INTRODUCES BILL TO ENABLE MICHIGAN ETHANOL INDUSTRY TO COMPETE IN GLOBAL MARKETPLACE

U.S. Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI) today introduced legislation in the House to level the playing field for Michigan commercial ethanol producers and allow them to compete in the world marketplace. Currently, ethanol for commercial purposes does not qualify for the ethanol tax credit. Congressman Walberg's legislation will correct this tax discrimination by treating retail and commercial ethanol equally. Correcting this inequity will allow a 7th District company to continue providing 63 jobs in south-central Michigan.

Walberg issued the following statement about the legislation, H.R. 2256.

"This legislation encourages the use of alternative fuels, keeps good paying jobs in our district and fixes an inequity in our tax system," Walberg said.
"I introduced this legislation so Michigan companies can continue providing Michigan jobs and continue exporting Michigan products around the world."

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