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Janice Schakowsky: I don't believe that the fuel economy standards that President Obama negotiated with auto manufacturers, which reduce…

On the recordJuly 23, 2013
I don't believe that the fuel economy standards that President Obama negotiated with auto manufacturers, which reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 6 billion metric tons over 8 years, saving the average U.S. driver $8,000 over the life of her car, are unnecessary.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky defends fuel economy standards as essential for environmental and economic benefits.

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