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Cash for clunkers to end Monday

Aug. 20, 2009
Administration announces that it will end cash-for-clunkers auto rebate program on Monday at 8 p.m. EST.
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Senate approves 'cash for clunkers' bill

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (UPI) -- The U.S. Senate Thursday approved spending another $2 billion to extend the "cash for clunkers" program.
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House fuels 'Cash for Clunkers' with $2B

House fuels 'Cash for Clunkers' with $2B

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'Clunkers' program runs out of cash

'Clunkers' program runs out of cash

WASHINGTON, July 30 (UPI) -- The $1 billion "cash for clunkers" program has been so popular in its first week, it has run out of money, casting doubt on its future, U.S. officials say.

'Cash for clunkers' off to a strong start

DETROIT, July 27 (UPI) -- Detroit auto dealers said the $1 billion federal program supporting trade ins of old gas guzzlers got off to a strong start on its first day.

'Cash for clunkers' plan would take time

WASHINGTON, June 16 (UPI) -- It's going to take time to set up a "cash for clunkers" car trade-in program that seems likely to pass the U.S. Congress, officials warn.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler