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Ed Markey: Well, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, freezing the standards would cost American drivers an additional…

On the recordJuly 31, 2018
Well, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists, freezing the standards would cost American drivers an additional $20 billion alone in 2025 due to higher spending on gasoline.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey highlights the financial impact of freezing fuel economy standards on consumers.

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