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President-elect Obama promised a nationwide effort to create jobs, strengthen the economy and make America more energy independent.
Minnesota led the nation in clean technologies and biofuels, and North Dakota was seeking a transition away from traditional fossil fuel mining. Minnesota and North Dakota also had significant congressional leadership in the new Congress. The Midwest was an essential location to launch the Pickens Plan and encourage Congress to take action in the first 100 days.