SENATORS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION AIMES AT ENERGY EFFICENCY IN WASHINGTON
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (D-AK) (L) speaks alongside Sen. Dick Lugar (D-IN) (C) and Sen. Pete Domenici (R-NM) at a news conference introducing legislation aimed at improving energy efficiency in vehicles, buildings and appliances, in Washington on April 17, 2007. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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