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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Obama to Let California, Other States Have Way on Emissions

    President Obama today moved to grant California the option of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks, something the state's been asking for since 2002. Under the Clean Air Act , California can ask for a waiver allowing it to impose tougher mileage requirements than the federal government.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    President Obama today moved to grant California the option of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks, something the state's been asking for since 2002. Under the Clean Air Act, California can ask for a waiver allowing it to impose tougher mileage requirements than the federal government.

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      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      President and CEO, Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Obama to Let California, Other States Have Way on Emissions
    1. 0:00Obama to Let California, Other States Have Way on Emissions You’re reading this
    2. 0:00Why Are US Troops in Afghanistan?
    3. 0:00Chinese New Year, American-Style
    4. 0:00A Thaw Develops in Budget Negotiations
    5. 0:00SAG 'Written Assent' Aims to Remove Allen
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