EXHIBIT A

Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(k) or Regulation 13D-G of the General Rules and Regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the undersigned agrees that the statement to which this Exhibit is attached is filed on behalf of each of them in capacities set forth below.

March 27, 2009

Date

/s/ Kim M. Silva

Signature

Kim M. Silva

Attorney-in-fact for:

SPO Partners II, L.P. (1)
SPO Advisory Partners, L.P. (1)
San Francisco Partners, L.P. (1)
SF Advisory Partners, L.P. (1)
SPO Advisory Corp. (1)
John H. Scully (1)
William E. Oberndorf (1)
William J. Patterson (1)
Edward H. McDermott (1)
The Elizabeth R. & William J. Patterson
Foundation (1)

(1) A Power of Attorney authorizing Kim M. Silva to act on behalf of this person or entity has been previously filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

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