From: DDoyle9570@aol.com
Date: Sun Feb 17 2002 - 19:49:02 PST
This is not an urban myth. The text of this bill can be found readily in a
search of the Congressional Record.
A bill (S.1766), authored by Senators Daschle (D-SD) and Bingaman (D-NM), has
been introduced in the U.S. Senate containing a provision (Section 803) that
would federally fund scrappage programs for vehicles over 15 years old.
Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal" payment
and a future credit toward purchasing a newer vehicle, all in a misguided
attempt to improve the overall fuel economy of the country's vehicle fleet.
This bill represents the most formidable Federal legislative threat to the
vehicle hobby in many years. Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for
Scrappage.
Section 803 of S.1766 would give states that do not currently operate
scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous
federal funding
Section 803 of S.1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage programs
crush every car. It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the loss of
valuable parts and parts-cars for repair and restoration, projects.
Section 803 of S.1766 does not require states to determine the fuel
efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are being
replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Section 803 of S.1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for scrappage
often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles that have a
minimal impact on overall fuel economy.
Section 803 of S.1766 will diminish the availability of affordable
transportation and repair to low-income drivers as more and more older cars
are crushed.
Section 803 of S.1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals will be
able to afford to purchase new vehicles - let alone more efficient vehicles
with the money provided by the scrappage programs.
Section 803 of S.1766 ignores more socially responsible and cost-effective
policy options like voluntary vehicle repair and upgrade programs that
maximize the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles.
Contact Your U.S. Senators to Oppose Section 803 of S.1766.
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