Gingrich gets As from Iowa corn farmers

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DES MOINES — Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich was the only presidential candidate to receive straight A’s in a report card on agricultural issues released Wednesday by the Iowa Corn Growers Association.

While other GOP presidential candidates have called this year for phasing out federal energy tax credits, including those for ethanol, Gingrich has voiced his support for the corn-based fuel additive.

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