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Senate OKs New Fuel Standards

Bill would mandate 35 mpg for autos, boost ethanol production

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 13, 2007 7:05 PM CST

(Newser) – A bill that will require better fuel mileage for automobiles passed the Senate today after majority Democrats dropped billions in taxes on oil companies, the AP reports. The bill, which Republicans said won't be vetoed if, as expected, it passes the House next week, would... Read full story »

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