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Harkin’s failed ‘cash for clunkers’ amendment sheds light on obscure congressional car subsidy

By Mike Lillis 8/7/09

Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) didn’t succeed Thursday in his effort to amend the cash for clunkers program to disqualify those drivers earning more than $50,000 a year. (In fact, he ended up pulling his own amendment after discovering a drafting error that the Michigan delegation wouldn’t let him fix.)
Is that fair to someone of my status who [...]

House or no House, Harkin wants ‘clunkers’ bill changed

By Lynda Waddington 8/6/09

Amid concerns that any changes to the House-approved “cash for clunkers” reauthorization could cause delays, U.S. Sen. Tom Harkin said he is justified in  pushing an amendment to the additional $2 billion influx program.

King breaks with Iowa delegation, votes ‘no’ on cash for clunkers bill

By Jason Hancock 7/31/09

Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King of Kiron was the only member of Iowa’s congressional delegation to vote against a $2 billion spending bill Friday afternoon to extend the “cash for clunkers” program.
The bill, of which Democratic U.S. Rep. Bruce Braley was a co-sponsor, aims to encourage American car owners to trade in older, less fuel [...]

‘Cash for clunkers’ bill passed by House

By Jason Hancock 6/10/09

A bill allowing consumers to trade in gas-guzzling automobiles for a $4,500 voucher for more fuel-efficient vehicles passed the U.S. House Tuesday.
Co-sponsored by Iowa Democratic Rep. Bruce Braley, the “cash for clunkers” legislation is designed to boost car sales during a bleak period for the auto industry. It also aims to reduce the amount of [...]

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