Dodd Statement on Extension of Cash for Clunkers Program
August 6, 2009

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to add $2 billion to the Cash for Clunkers government car incentives program. It is estimated that this extension would fund an additional 500,000 new car sales across the country.

 

“Consumers and car dealerships alike have benefited from this successful initiative,” said Dodd. “In Connecticut alone, nearly $9 million in vouchers have been requested. The program is working far better than anyone anticipated and now we will be able to continue to help families and consumers, boost the economy, and take the most polluting vehicles off the road.”

 

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