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Republican Blocks Senate Push to Require Automakers to Keep AM Radio in New Cars

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) rejected legislation that would authorize a mandate on automakers.
Republican Blocks Senate Push to Require Automakers to Keep AM Radio in New Cars
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks in Washington on Dec. 20, 2022. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Jana J. Pruet
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday blocked a bipartisan bill that would require automakers to keep AM radio in vehicles.

“This bill would have passed today were it not for two words from the senator from Kentucky—I object,” Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on the Senate floor on Dec. 5, after his request for unanimous consent for legislation known as the AM For Every Vehicle Act was rejected.
Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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