Senate fuel economy plan bets on ethanol and plug in hybrids
The energy legislation advances higher fuel economy to 35 mpg with a flexible rule for SUVs, and mandates ethanol output rising to 36 billion gallons by 2022. It targets a 20 percent reduction in oil demand by 2017 and supports research into lithium ion batteries for plug in cars while noting automakers worry about meeting stricter standards.
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Senate debate over a GOP backed amendment targets visa overstays with tracking and possible deportation. The plan would bar illegal entrants from lawful status until background checks are passed, as lawmakers seek enough votes to advance the measure by month’s end.
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