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House rushes to rescue 'cash for clunkers' program

Jul. 31, 2009
The House rushed Friday to pump $2 billion into a popular cash-for-clunkers program running near empty, with a leading Democrat saying "consumers have spoken with their wallets." Debate began at midday on the bill to refuel the car-purchase program and House...
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House fuels 'Cash for Clunkers' with $2B

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WASHINGTON, July 31 (UPI) -- The U.S. House passed a bill to add another $2 billion to the "Cash for Clunkers" program, so popular that it ran out of cash the first week it was available.
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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.
Dealers report 'cash for clunkers' surge

Dealers report 'cash for clunkers' surge

NEW YORK, July 25 (UPI) -- U.S. car dealers say customers surged into their showrooms Friday with the launch of the government's "cash for clunkers" program.

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'Cash for Clunkers' set to get under way

WASHINGTON, July 24 (UPI) -- The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday any old cars involved in the new "Cash for Clunkers" program must meet revised ratings.

'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.

Agencies at odds over car payouts

LONDON, April 11 (UPI) -- Agencies within the British government are at odds over helping motorists buy new cars, The Times of London reported Saturday.

Germany's cash-for-clunkers plan big hit

BERLIN, April 10 (UPI) -- U.S. lawmakers are again discussing an American version of Germany's car-scrapping subsidy program, though the plan has its critics.

Cash-back is popular credit card lure

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- Credit cards increasingly are luring users in the United States with cash-back promises, replacing the long-popular airline rewards.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch