Bush reversed course on polluting gas additive

Monday, February 16, 2004

WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration quietly shelved a proposal to ban a gasoline additive that contaminates drinking water in many communities, helping an industry that has donated more than $1 million Republicans.

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