Several years ago, while sitting on the board of an internal combustion engine startup, I had to nix a proposal to seek a cleantech earmark.

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Coalitions of entrepreneurs are mobilizing to show their support, including Engine Advocacy, a startup and technology advocacy group in San Francisco that counts Mr. Beckers as a member.

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