House Democrats Begin Inquiry Into Oil Backing Of Vehicle GHG Rollback

House Energy & Commerce Committee Democrats are launching an investigation into the oil sector’s role in backing the Trump administration’s proposal to weaken vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards, likely building on an upcoming hearing that will allow lawmakers to press federal officials on the plan. The new inquiry offers the latest indication of efforts by Hill Democrats to garner public attention to critics’ claims that the aggressive rollback of the vehicle standards could harm consumers, suppliers of advanced...