Rep. Marsha Blackburn Comments on Volkswagen Investigation

State Senator Bo Watson told us on Tuesday that he wants a finance committee to review the state’s financial deals with Volkswagen in light of the emissions scandal.

And Congress is also looking into it.

House Energy Committee Vice Chair Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee says they are gathering facts about the TDI diesel engines and should hold hearings in the future.

She issued this statement.

“Volkswagen’s attempts to skirt environmental regulations are very troubling,” Blackburn said. “Consumers are understandably upset and that is why it is imperative Congress follow the facts to understand exactly what happened and why. Our investigation is just beginning, but we will be meeting with all parties involved to develop information and to begin to answer the American peoples’ questions.”