On the recordJuly 16, 2012
But moreover, out of this committee in 2007 and out in the House--or out of the conference committee, we passed a bill to increase full economy standards to 35 miles per gallon.
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congress.govEd Markey: “But moreover, out of this committee in 2007 and out in the House--or out of the conference committee, we passed a bill…”
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Markey highlights legislative efforts to improve fuel economy standards.
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