GM to Cut Car Prices If Feds Ease Emission Rules
GM chairman Roger B. Smith said sticker prices could fall on some models if Congress loosens tailpipe standards. He estimated up to 300 dollars may be shaved from prices by removing pollution controls, with changes to begin quickly after action. Authorities seek quick revisions to the Clean Air Act before fall deadlines.
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Judge frees parents in Mexican cancer trip case
A juvenile court judge in Los Angeles agreed to withdraw arrest warrants for Michael and Katherine Accardi if they bring 2 year old Amanda to the United States for a medical exam. The warrant for child endangering remains. A hearing on a suitable doctor was set for February 2.
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Jailed Cuban refugees ordered freed if sponsors found
UPI reports that U.S. District Court Judge Marvin Shoob ordered 365 Cuban detainees at Atlanta Penitentiary released as sponsors are found, with hopes of all being freed by Sept 15. The ruling followed talks with government and refugee lawyers and includes a restraining order against deportation until Aug 28 and hearings set for Sept 21.
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