Dec

19

Bush Signs Energy Bill

Category: Big Oil, Energy Conservation, Government Legislation | 1 Comment

President Bush signed Energy Bill H. R. 6 today, one day after the House voted for the bill 314-100.
Associated Press writer, H. JOSEF HEBERT, reported: "The legislation increases the federal standard automakers must meet to an industry wide 35 mpg for passengers cars, SUVs and small trucks. The standard for cars today is 27.5 mpg [...]