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Despite Warnings, EPA Still Moving Ahead with Controversial Ethanol Fuel

John McKay — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:35:01 +0000

Do you know what E-15 is? Probably not. It could end up in your gas tank, and possibly void your engine warranty.

Let EPA Know You Don't Want a Big Tax Increase at the Pump!

John McKay — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 19:19:01 +0000

The Environmental Protection Agency wants to jack up your prices at the pump by as much as 9 cents per gallon before the end of the year.

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How the EPA May Have Ruined Your Super Bowl Party

John McKay — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:44:37 +0000

No, it's not a stretch: federal fuel mandates are going to impact the menu at Super Bowl parties nationwide.

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Obama May Tap Gov. Gregoire as New EPA Chief – Administration Official Claims It's Only Speculation

John McKay — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:23:57 +0000

One of the quietest news stories over the holiday was the abrupt resignation of controversial EPA director Lisa Jackson.

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6,125 Proposed Federal Regulations Start To Move Towards Reality!

John McKay — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 17:35:50 +0000

Perhaps sensing a victory in the election, or attempting to start them in case he lost, Obama has fired off an astounding number of new regulations.

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Drive a Hyundai or Kia? You Could Be Getting Money Back From Manufacturer

John McKay — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 15:00:44 +0000

Thousands of motorists will be getting some cash back from Hyundai and Kia after some errors were made in gas mileage estimates.

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Obama 2008 Coal Bankruptcy Pledge Coming To Reality – 1,200 Job Cuts Just Announced.

John McKay — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:00:58 +0000

So if somebody wants to build a coal-powered plant, they can; it's just that it will bankrupt them because they're going to be charged a huge sum for all that greenhouse gas that's being emitted. -President Obama. January 17th, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle

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'Green' Company Sells Solar Panels To Itself And Gets Federal Subsidy

John McKay — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:00:40 +0000

This one defies logic at first, but when you read about the boondoggles over green energy, maybe not.

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EPA Standards Could Increase Auto Costs Considerably

John McKay — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:00:57 +0000

The government's new EPA-fuel economy rules could cause havoc with new vehicle purchases, says the NADA.

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Oil Companies Fined For Not Using Biofuel That Doesn't Exist

John McKay — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:40 +0000

This is a story that seemingly would only appear on April 1st, but it's real. Oil company refineries are being fined millions of dollars for not mixing a certain biofuel with gasoline and other products. One problem: the biofuel doesn't exist!

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Fuel Economy Stickers-12 Miles Per Gallon

John McKay — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:53:20 +0000

Leave it to the Feds to unintentionally make us roll with laughter, or recoil with anger.

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