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Against the backdrop of the East Coast's largest trade complex, New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Newark Mayor Cory Booker on Sunday jointly announced their support of the Port of Los Angeles' Clean Truck Program, the nation's most successful program ever for reducing toxic truck emissions. Their endorsement before dozens of local port drivers, community residents, environmental advocates and labor leaders included a call for Congress to ensure an obsolete law cannot be used to roll back LA's clean-air progress or deter other ports from following suit (see also Coalition for Clean & Safe Ports).
"For too long we've been offered a false choice between economic growth and environmental sustainability," said Mayor Bloomberg. "From our Million Trees program to our Greener, Greater Buildings Plan, we have proven in New York City that we can provide economic opportunities while advancing our environmental goals. Today, I am calling on Congress to support legislation that will empower ports to implement...
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