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Oppose
Federal “Cash for Clunkers” Program
Washington lawmakers
are drafting a large economic stimulus package to
help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure.
They want to include a nationwide scrappage program
which would give U.S. tax dollars to consumers who
turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a
misguided attempt to spur new car sales. The
lawmakers need to scrap this idea.
The stimulus package
is being drafted right now. House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on
January 6 and have it approved by Congress by
January 20, so that President Obama can sign it into
law after he is inaugurated.
Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
IMMEDIATELY To Oppose Cash for Clunkers!
Call: 202/225-0100
Click here to send an electronic message: http://speaker.house.gov/contact/
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Talking
Points
Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars
for Cash for Clunkers
• I am
[calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a
“Cash for Clunkers” provision in the economic
stimulus bill. Owners who turn in vehicles for
crushing would receive a "minimal" payment
to purchase a new car. This is a misguided
attempt to spur car sales and claim that the
country’s air quality or fleet fuel mileage is
being improved.
• “Cash for Clunkers” programs threaten
enthusiasts nationwide with the loss of valuable
parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and
customization projects. The programs
also risk destroying classic, historic and
special-interest vehicles, our American heritage.
• Cars turned in for scrappage often barely
run, or are rarely-driven second or third vehicles
that have a minimal impact on overall fuel economy
or emissions.
• “Cash for Clunkers” programs will
reduce the availability of affordable transportation
and repair parts used by low-income drivers.
It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the
Purple Heart and other charities that rely on
vehicle donations to raise money.
• “Cash for Clunkers” ignores better
policy options. If Congress wants to act,
support for repair and upgrade is a better choice
and a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers
and repair shops. Significant emissions and
fuel economy improvements can be achieved in older
vehicles through relatively simple and inexpensive
means: repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups,
etc.
• We hope we
can count on you to reject “Cash for Clunkers.”
Thank you for your consideration on this very
important matter.
Please send a quick note and/or a copy of
your message to Speaker Pelosi to:
E-mail: briand@sema.org
Fax: 202/783-6024
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