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Future of Montana’s renewable energy resources taking shape. Montana a "Powerhouse"

May 2, 2007 /

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Cascade County may be a partner in a demonstration plant to show others how to turn straw and low-value barley products into ethanol one day.

That’s one example of how Montana’s renewable resources, such as grain and wind, can help the United States become more energy self sufficient that was discussed at a breakout session Tuesday afternoon during the Montana Economic Development Summit.

By JO DEE BLACK
Tribune Business Editor

Full Story: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070502/BUSINESS/705020338/1046

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Resource powerhouse

The United States needs to cushion the blow of trade-related job losses without standing in the way of economic growth, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday at Montana Tech.

By Holly Michels, of The Montana Standard

Full Story: http://www.mtstandard.com/articles/2007/05/02/butte_top/20070502_butte_top.txt