S.C. switchgrass as an alternative fuel?

U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn said switchgrass, a prevalent plant in his home state of South Carolina, should be further studied as an alternative fuel source.

Tuesday, Clyburn and other Democratic leaders held a press conference at Denver's Union Station about exploring alternative fuel sources.

Protesters chanted, "Drill now!" and "Drill here!" as speakers took to the podium. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi responded: "Right here? You want to drill right here? Can we drill your brains?"

Clyburn took a less confrontational approach in dealing with protesters, telling them he believed in treating everybody with dignity and respect, even those with whom you do not agree.

Comments

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Is there enough switchgrass to make enough fuel to justify the production?

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All this alternative fuels is about government awarding grants to special interest groups.