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Hardball Big Number: 35

Posted: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:12 PM by Cathy Finkler

On Wednesday's "Hardball," Chris Matthews explained why 35 was the Hardball Big Number.

"Today President Bush signed a new energy bill and the new law is the product of hard work by lots of people, notably Massachusetts Congressman Ed Markey. It forces America's automakers to do something they might not otherwise do: increase the fuel efficiency standards of our cars and trucks by 40 percent.

That brings us to tonight's Hardball Big Number, 35, as in 35 miles per gallon, which will be the required fuel efficiency average by the year 2020 under this new law." Watch video

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