Administration reverses course on greenhouse gas rules for vehicles
After a lawsuit by California and eight states including Towa, the Trump administration will implement a rule to measure and compare greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks over time. The rule sets baselines from 2017 totals using motor fuel sales and travel data, with two yearly progress assessments by the Federal Highway Administration.
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Scalise Returns to Congress After 15 Weeks
Scalise makes a dramatic return to the House of Representatives 15 weeks after being wounded in the Virginia baseball practice attack. He walks with crutches, returns to his desk, delivers a 15 minute speech, and votes to reauthorize the FAA and aid hurricane victims. The chamber erupts in emotion as colleagues greet him with hugs and cheers.
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General appoints senior general to oversee Puerto Rico relief
The Pentagon named Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan to oversee military relief after Hurricane Maria. Some 4,400 troops are aiding FEMA in Puerto Rico as residents voice frustration over prolonged outages and shortages. The island seeks extensive funding and faster action amid ongoing infrastructure damage.
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White House launches internal probe into private emails
The White House started an internal review of private email use by senior aides. It batches emails on the White House server to and from private accounts amid questions over Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The probe aligns with the Presidential Records Act and may take weeks. It also touches on Mueller Russia probe context and Stephen Miller’s use of private accounts.
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