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Published 1/26/2009 by CNN Associate Producer Martina Stewart at CNN Political Ticker

California and 13 other states would be permitted to set their emission standards under President Obama's plan. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Obama signed a memorandum Monday requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider an application by California to set more stringent auto emissions and fuel efficiency standards than required by federal law. If the EPA grants a [...] (link)

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