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Congress Passes Cash For Clunkers Bill, Offers $4,500 Stimulus Vouchers to Car Owners
June 22, 2009Congress passed the Automotive Stimulus bill "Cash For Clunkers" on Thursday, marking the first real legislative stride towards an auto industry recovery, and announced www.CashForClunkersHeadquarters.com, an organization that is leading the campaign to educate the public about the bill. Cash For Clunkers provides up to $4,500 to car owners who trade in their present car for a more fuel efficient and environment friendly alternative. The bill is being called a legislative "trifecta" since its passage stands to ignite a much needed recovery in the auto industry, save car-owning households money, and improve the environment on a national scale. Full release.