Watchdog to Audit Flawed U.S. Motor Vehicle Safety Program

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By Kea WilsonAug 20, 2020, 12:01 am200 pts
Ultra-dangerous SUVs and light trucks have helped drive our national pedestrian death totals to the highest levels in 30 years — but that’s not what’s prompting the federal government to look into strengthening our national vehicle safety standards. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of…

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