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Archive Home > 2009 > August > 07 > Congress to auto industry: Keep piling up the clunkers

Congress to auto industry: Keep piling up the clunkers

Lawmakers approve a $2 billion boost for a program many praise as a success

By David Espo / The Bulletin
August 7, 2009

WASHINGTON " Pedal to the metal, Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday night with an additional $2 billion for "cash for clunkers," the economy-boosting rebate program that caught the fancy of car buyers and instantly increased sales for an auto industry long....

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