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SOURCE: ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION, STATE ENERGY DATA SYSTEM
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SOURCE: ALBERTA OIL MAGAZINE, SEPT. 2012
SOURCE: ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION, STATE ENERGY DATA SYSTEM
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Total energy consumed per Capita (15), Total energy consumed (32), Crude oil (12), Natural Gas (21), Coal (17). Electricity (26), CO2 Emissions (32)
SOURCE: JOBS PLAN BOOKLET
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SOURCE: HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
“Governor Romney also believes, consistent with the 10th Amendment, that it should be left to states to decide whether to grant same-sex couples certain benefits, such as hospital visitation rights and the ability to adopt children.” — Mitt Romney advisor Bay Buchanan