Exhaust system Law in the United States and other countries to not have a catalytic converter. Converters may not be removed from a vehicle that is used only for "off-road" driving in the United States. The main purpose of a catalytic converter on an automobile is to reduce harmful emissions of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere. They work by transforming the polluted exhaust components into water and carbon dioxide. Cat-back (also cat back and catback) refers to the portion of the exhaust system from the outlet of the catalytic converter to the final vent to open air. This
Coalition to Reduce Spending Conservative" criticized signatories writing that a "statutorily required balanced budget is a stupid idea, and that anyone who signs this new pledge is terrifically insane and should therefore be disqualified from public office. Other than that, it’s a significant improvement on Norquist’s porous pledge." Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor at "National Review", wrote "while I wish it could be done, I don’t think it’s possible to pledge our way to lower spending." The organization is funded entirely through private donors and corporate contributors. Coalition to Reduce Spending Coalition to Reduce Spending is a non-partisan political advocacy group based in Alexandria, VA,