NHTSA Appointee Helped Lead California’s Fight Against Tailpipe Pollution
It's a strategic move that sends the unequivocal message that the new President is committed to incorporating environmental concerns in every corner of federal policy making.
3:07 PM EST on January 26, 2021
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