President Obama signs executive orders on fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions in Washington
President Barack Obama (C) delivers remarks alongside Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson (R) and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood prior to signing a series of executive orders during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on January 26, 2009. The executive orders will give states more control over car emissions and increase vehicle fuel efficiency standards. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)
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