Senators Resist CAFE Increase Amid Talk Of Post-Katrina Energy Bills

September 15, 2005
Key senators appear to be resisting new vehicle fuel efficiency measures despite talk of legislation to remedy energy supply and demand problems in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, hinting at continued uphill battles for groups that touted, but failed to have included, conservation and alternatives to energy development in a recently approved energy law. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Pete Domenici (R-NM) told reporters Sept. 13 that the idea of boosting corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for...


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