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Senators push for higher car fuel economy standards
Senators urged a jump in automobile fuel economy at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. They criticized the Bush administration for opposing tougher mileage rules and pressed for a 32.5 mpg target by 2009 with stepped increases later. Advocacy groups cited need to curb gasoline costs and expand alternatives while noting safety would not be sacrificed.
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Washington
Maria Cantwell
D-Wash
U.S
Transportation
Norman Mineta
Mineta
Senate Commerce
Frederick Webber
The
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Joan Claybrook
Public Citizen
Congress
Claybrook
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration