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Alex Padilla: “Back in 1966, California established the first tailpipe…”

Featuring: Alex Padilla, Democratic | U.S. Senate from California

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Senator Alex Padilla Criticizes Senate Republicans' Actions Against California's Clean Air Waivers

Published | Video Starts at 03:50

It is that obvious because, yes, for over half a century, we've been the innovators and trailblazers in the fight against pollution. A little Bit of a history refresher here. Back in 1966, California established the first tailpipe emission standard for passenger vehicles in the nation. Responding to California's unique air quality needs with policy based on science and data. A year later, California established the California Air Resources Board to more comprehensively address the severe air pollution and its consequences. (03:50–03:59)

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Asserts that California set the first national tailpipe emission standard in 1966.

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