'Food Vs. Fuel' Debate Heats Up in Washington
                   
redorbit.com     May 8, 2008            

WASHINGTON -- Rising food prices have sparked a Capitol Hill showdown over whether to roll back federal mandates for the production of corn-based ethanol. The so-called "food vs. fuel" issue is prompting hearings, press conferences and a war of letters. Sen. [read full story]                

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