Senate Bill Would Strip Broadband Funding
A Senate bill introduced in late November would rescind roughly $21 billion in unspent federal funds originally designated for broadband programs.
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Legislation Introduced to Protect AM Radio in New Vehicles
A bipartisan group of senators has introduced the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. The legislation would require automakers to keep AM radio accessible in all of their new passenger vehicles, including electric vehicles at no additional charge...
Last Minute Demands Further Complicate USMCA Passage
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has an unlikely ally in Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas when it comes to a last-minute push for changes to USMCA. The two are pushing to strip the trade pact of language shielding internet companies from liability over user-generated content.
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Cruz Proposal Could Harm Renewable Fuels
Texas Senator Ted Cruz made a recent proposal to cap the cost of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) as a way to control the cost for refiners that blend renewable fuels into the nation’s gasoline supply. According to the University of Illinois, capping the cost of RINs at ten cents each would basically all but eliminate the Renewable Fuels Standard mandate for biodiesel and would likely hurt
Trump to Meet with Cruz, Oil Industry, Regarding RFS
Senator Ted Cruz will get his meeting with President Trump regarding biofuels. Reuters reports that Trump has agreed to meet with Cruz and representatives from the oil refining industry to discuss the Renewable Fuel Standard. The White House says the discussion could set the stage for negotiations over possible legislation to overhaul the RFS...