Senator Dodd Praises President's Decision to Increase Mileage and Emission Standards
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May 19, 2009 -- Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs, released the following statement after President Obama announced an increase in the national emission limits for vehicles as well as an industry fuel efficiency standard average at 35.5 miles per gallon.
“I want to commend President Obama for recognizing the importance of emission limits and fuel efficiency for the future of our environment,” Dodd said. “Connecticut has been leading the way, fighting for these higher standards and I am glad that we have a President that recognizes the need for these standards.
"They will reduce the burden of high gasoline prices on the people of Connecticut, improve our air quality, and help the domestic automobile industry retool and be competitive in a changing economic climate. I look forward to working with President Obama on future transit issues, including an overhaul of our national transportation infrastructure.”
Source: Senator Chris Dodd
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