Urgent Action Alert: Oppose Federal Vehicle Scrappage Program
Past Administrator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 10,360
From: Rural Waxahachie Texas
This is one of the things that weakens our political system and ultimately hurts the whole country. Special interests should not be able to influence the government so easily but it has happened in all forms of government that I can think of. As long as people are greedy and selfish they will be open to influence on the basis of money and handouts. Think about it, it is everywhere. I agree that in this particular instance it would be very, very bad for our hobby.
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 173
From: Virginia Beach, VA
I'll get into the finger pointing game......YOU GET WHAT YOU VOTE FOR!!
Ok, enough of that. Sent my piece to the speaker as well as my local representative. Thanks for the heads up on this one Joe.
Ok, enough of that. Sent my piece to the speaker as well as my local representative. Thanks for the heads up on this one Joe.
GM Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,982
From: Long Island, New York
Eliminating older cars sooner will only have more people buying more foreign cars, sending more profit overseas. I say this because at this given point, not many people are going to even consider the big 3.
IMO, there are way too many imports here already!
IMO, there are way too many imports here already!
I sent in my comments as well...even told her to call me if she wants more info on why it is such a bad idea.
Thanks for alerting us to this.
Registered User
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 15
This is the first time I ever wrote anyone in Congress and I only hope I'm not too late!
I'm sure all you all already know this, but they've been trying to pass similar programs like this for years. Thank goodness for SEMA and the hard work they do.
I'm sure all you all already know this, but they've been trying to pass similar programs like this for years. Thank goodness for SEMA and the hard work they do.
2 '66 98's
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 489
From: central New Jersey
From what I heard, it was in the house bill that was passed but I haven't heard anything about the bill the Senate is fighting over. Maybe it will be removed in the final compromise version if there is ever one.
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,145
From: Far Northeast Philadelphia, PA
I haven't heard anything, but I hope it didn't pass.
It would be kinda hard to get another "B" body in a few years
The only car thing I heard is possiblly being able to write off interset paid on new car loans on taxes at the end of the year, but only brand new cars
It would be kinda hard to get another "B" body in a few years
The only car thing I heard is possiblly being able to write off interset paid on new car loans on taxes at the end of the year, but only brand new cars
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Old(s) Fart
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 50,815
From: Northern VA
Just received the following email from SEMA about an hour ago (4:45 EST):
In recent weeks, thousands of SEMA members and SEMA Action Network (SAN) enthusiasts responded to a call for action urging lawmakers to reject a Cash for Clunkers program as part of the economic stimulus being drafted in Congress. Your efforts were successful. Both the House and Senate versions of the bill are “clunker-free.” Congratulations!
Two proposals were put forth and then withdrawn during the Congressional debate. The first was a $8 billion program targeting SUVs and pickup trucks of any year that make less than 18 mpg such as Chevy Silverados, Dodge Rams, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wranglers. The second would have provided $16 billion worth of cash vouchers to individuals making less than $50,000 a year ($75,000 for families) who allowed their turned-in cars to be destroyed. A Cash for Clunker proposal may reemerge later this year. SEMA will remain vigilant in educating legislators on the need to oppose programs that do not spur car sales, reduce emissions or raise fuel economy.
The Senate economic stimulus bill includes a SEMA-supported amendment allowing taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for car-loan interest payments and excise taxes when they buy a new car in 2009. If enacted in the final stimulus bill, the provision should provide a healthy boost to auto sales.
Members of Congress recognize that our industry played an important role in scrapping a federal Cash for Clunkers program. SEMA thanks all member companies and SAN enthusiasts who donated their time and effort to contact legislators. Your voice helps protect our industry and hobby.
Originally Posted by SEMA
In recent weeks, thousands of SEMA members and SEMA Action Network (SAN) enthusiasts responded to a call for action urging lawmakers to reject a Cash for Clunkers program as part of the economic stimulus being drafted in Congress. Your efforts were successful. Both the House and Senate versions of the bill are “clunker-free.” Congratulations!
Two proposals were put forth and then withdrawn during the Congressional debate. The first was a $8 billion program targeting SUVs and pickup trucks of any year that make less than 18 mpg such as Chevy Silverados, Dodge Rams, Ford F-Series and Jeep Wranglers. The second would have provided $16 billion worth of cash vouchers to individuals making less than $50,000 a year ($75,000 for families) who allowed their turned-in cars to be destroyed. A Cash for Clunker proposal may reemerge later this year. SEMA will remain vigilant in educating legislators on the need to oppose programs that do not spur car sales, reduce emissions or raise fuel economy.
The Senate economic stimulus bill includes a SEMA-supported amendment allowing taxpayers to claim a tax deduction for car-loan interest payments and excise taxes when they buy a new car in 2009. If enacted in the final stimulus bill, the provision should provide a healthy boost to auto sales.
Members of Congress recognize that our industry played an important role in scrapping a federal Cash for Clunkers program. SEMA thanks all member companies and SAN enthusiasts who donated their time and effort to contact legislators. Your voice helps protect our industry and hobby.
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