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Statement: Biden moves toward allowing states to return to setting stricter vehicle emission standards

The Biden administration announced Monday it would begin to undo the Trump administration’s attempt to block states such as California from setting stronger tailpipe emissions standards than the federal government.

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Biden joint session of Congress/first 100 days coverage: Resources and interview opportunities

The hundredth day of every U.S. presidency has become a milestone at which media, pundits and the American public assess how the new president is doing. President Joe Biden will give his own views on how things are going on Wednesday, April 28, during a joint session of Congress. The actual hundredth day is Thursday, April 29. 

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Biden to commit to major emissions reductions in sweeping climate announcement

According to reports ahead of a global climate summit in Washington, President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that the United States will reduce global warming emissions 50 percent by 2030 as part of America’s commitments under the newly rejoined Paris climate accords.

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Statement: FTC’s ability to punish wrongdoers, compensate consumers, stymied by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled Thursday that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) longstanding power to ask a court for a permanent injunction to stop illegal behavior does not also authorize the agency to seek equitable monetary relief, such as restitution or disgorgement. 

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More than 15,000 call for FTC action on Right to Repair

Right to Repair supporters push Federal Trade Commission to stand up to manufacturers who restrict repair

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