Kerry on CAFE standards for trucks

[Mass]

http://www.wtopnews.com/?sid=557094&nid=116

Government Proposes New SUV Fuel Standards
Updated: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2005 - 12:09 AM

By KEN THOMAS
Associated Press Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - With gas prices continuing to rise, the Bush administration on Tuesday proposed new rules to compel auto manufacturers to make pickup trucks, minivans and some sport utility vehicles more fuel efficient. Environmentalists said the plan would do little to wean the nation from its dependence on foreign oil.

The proposal would require the auto industry to raise standards for most vehicles other than cars beginning in 2008. All automakers would have to comply with the new system by 2011.

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http://kerry.senate.gov/v3/cfm/record.cfm?id=244878

08/23/2005
John Kerry Says Proposed Fuel Economy Standards Don’t Address Problems with Foreign Oil, High Gas Prices

Senator John Kerry today issued the following statement on the new Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards.

“This is a pessimistic decision. It says that America won’t innovative, won’t lead and won’t create a better future through better technology like we know we can. It is backward looking, and it will bring us more dependence on unreliable foreign oil, more pollution and higher gasoline costs for American families. It protects the status quo and is another lost opportunity to help our security, economy and environment.”

Of course, no need to say that the proposal is a total joke (even if the lobbyists say it is too much).

I am lucky as my junior Senator and my representative (Markey) are very involved in all these issues.

[ginnyinWI]

1. did anyone else get the survey?

It was about Energy and the Environment from "Friends of John Kerry" and included a letter from JK. I think he's getting ready for some kind of environmental push, maybe connected with the 2006 elections, and wants feedback.

[whometense]

2. I didn't get it.

I haven't gotten any mailings at all from them. Which is ok with me, as I only donate online anyway.

[ginnyinWI]

3. The letter is dated "Tuesday",

so maybe they will be mailed different times in different areas.

[globalvillage]

4. I got it.

I got back from a week in CA nd had three letters from the Senator waiting. Kids First, Energy and Environment Survey and KAP for 2006 elections.
It was a rough day for the checkbook.