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Yvette Clarke: “As a direct result of these standards, families in my home State of New York have already saved nearly $2 billion today…”

On the recordJune 19, 2019
As a direct result of these standards, families in my home State of New York have already saved nearly $2 billion today, not to mention the invaluable public health benefits that have accrued, thanks to cleaner vehicles, especially in low-income communities and communities of color.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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CAFE standards have saved New York families money and improved public health.

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