Twice-monthly e-mail briefing for independent aftermarket distributors serving the transportation industry A summary of relevant articles culled from hundreds of top news sources The inside track to business best-practices to help you do your job It’s what decision makers need to know It's FREE!       Privacy Information       SmartBrief and CVSN will not rent, sell, or trade your e-mail address to any external entities -- ever. Click here to read our Privacy Policy.       About SmartBrief About CVSN     Send CVSN SmartBrief story to a colleague. * Your Name * Your E-mail * Friend's E-mail Separate multiple addresses with commas.   Personal Message * Indicates required fields Terms and Conditions: You must submit valid e-mail addresses only. Use of e-mail addresses is subject to the terms of SmartBrief's privacy policy. Here's the story you're sending: EPA head criticized for ignoring scientific data Stephen L. Johnson, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, is facing scrutiny from the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about why he purportedly failed to heed scientific data when he denied California and more than 12 other states the right to create their own laws to reduce greenhouse gases from cars. The Senate committee is concerned that Johnson may have caved in to political pressure from the White House.  Los Angeles Times (1/25)