Boehlert Vows To Seek House Vote To Boost Fuel Economy Rules

Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-NY), the retiring chairman of the House Science Committee, is vowing to seek a vote on the House floor later this year on a measure tightening fuel economy rules, predicting that the measure will pass as part of a package of energy legislation intended to address high gas prices. Boehlert made the comments April 26 at a media breakfast where he noted that members are telling him privately that they would change their earlier votes and support...