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Last week, Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) introduced the Advancing Offshore Wind Production Act (H.R. 2173). His district includes Newport News and Hampton.

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OWW: What motivated you to propose this piece of legislation?

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OWW: Do you Generic Lunesta Eszopiclone anticipate that your colleagues in the House will support this Generic Lunesta Eszopiclone legislation? Have you received any interest from potential co-sponsors?

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Wittman: Congress must continue to Generic Lunesta Eszopiclone engage with the offshore wind industry to facilitate the further development of this important renewable energy resource.