DOJ defends since-shelved auto GHG antitrust probe

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is defending its decision to launch a now-closed antitrust inquiry into four automakers that agreed to work with California on vehicle greenhouse gas standards, telling a Senate Democrat that it was evaluating if the companies reached illegal agreement among themselves on the issue. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), however, says he is not satisfied with DOJ’s explanation and is urging House lawmakers to press the department further on the issue during a scheduled June 24 House...