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Democrats urge EPA not to reopen vehicle fuel efficiency rules

Chuck Schumer and Democrats in their letter to Pruitt: "These automobile emissions standards are economically feasible and technologically achievable for the auto industry." (Reuters)
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By:
David Shepardson
March 07, 2017 05:00 AM

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and 11 other Democrats said on Tuesday it was "critical" that the Trump administration leave in place new vehicle fuel efficiency rules, saying the higher standards were achievable.

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