Few industries have become more untouchable in Washington than the ethanol industry. Republicans regularly promote ethanol in the name of American energy and agriculture; Democrats receive more industry support in competitive races.

What started as a plan to make ethanol cheaper through government incentives has become a highly complicated process few understand, with a politically powerful lobby behind it.

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