A powerful Republican state representative who is a strong supporter of
Marcellus Shale gas development in Pennsylvania is threatening to punish
the Philadelphia-based transportation authority, SEPTA, for buying
buses that are fueled with diesel rather than natural gas.
Is House majority whip Stan Saylor on the right track with his criticism?
Check out this Philadelphia Inquirer story and let us know what you think in the comment box below. If one is not visible, activate it by clicking on the tiny ‘comments’ line.
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