Threatened automotive program benefits area dealers
After being diagnosed for repairs and more money, the government’s wildly popular “clunkers” program crept back out onto the open road today.
And Southern Nevada new car salesmen expect another wave of customers if Congress allocates $2 billion to continue the program.
The House of Representatives passed a bill to do that today, and it now goes to the Senate. But confusion reigned as conflicting reports continued about whether the program would be shut because it had nearly burned through its entire $1 billion budget in less than a week.
President Barack Obama tried to reassure consumers. He urged the Senate to act quickly to approve the additional funding and praised today's 316-109 House vote.
Southern Nevada dealers have a few complaints about the Car Allowance Rebate System — but they generally like the program.
