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#112496 - 12/12/01 06:03 PM
U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs
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ted sweet
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Registered: 09/27/01
Posts: 945
Loc: albany NY
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U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs
Nationwide
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>
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> IMPORTANT!
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> PLEASE PASS TO ALL THE CONTACTS YOU CAN FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION. ALL U.S.
> SENATORS MUST GET LETTERS AND PHONE CALLS ** NOW **.
>
> The federal government is at it again. Sen. Tom Daschle is seeking
> federal funds to help the states destroy every vehicle over 15 years
> old.
>
> That's exactly what Section 803 of his new energy bill, S.1766, would
> attempt to do. Yes, of course, the scrappage programs would be
> voluntary. No one would be forced to have their cars crushed. But
> don't let that mislead you. Many valuable and irreplaceable vehicles
> have been destroyed in these programs by thoughtless owners, especially
> when the incentive is high enough, and that seriously degrades the
> hobby.
>
> This time the spin is about fuel efficiency, not air quality. But it is
> equally misguided, and the devastating effect on classic and collectible
> vehicles is the same--worse, perhaps, since this horror does not exempt
> any older vehicles, as California does. It targets EVERY car and light
> truck that 15 is years old or older. Thus EVERYTHING, FROM A HORSELESS
> CARRIAGE TO AN '86 COROLLA WOULD BE AT RISK!
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> THE HOBBY MUST REACT, AND QUICKLY.
>
> The bill in question, S.1766, titled the "Energy Policy Act of 2002,"
> was introduced last week (Dec. 5), sponsored by Sen. Tom Daschle. To
> see the full text of the bill, click here:
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> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c107:1:./temp/~c107xMj1qm:e0:
>
> To go directly to Sec. 803 of the bill, titled "ASSISTANCE FOR STATE
> PROGRAMS TO RETIRE FUEL-INEFFICIENT MOTOR VEHICLES," click here:
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> http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?c107:1:./temp/~c10763ZT3h:e198302:
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> Following is the legislative alert sent by SEMA:
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>
> URGENT FEDERAL SCRAPPAGE ALERT
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> U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide
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> A bill (S. 1766) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate
containing=
> a
> provision (Section 803) that would federally fund state scrappage programs
> for vehicles over 15 years old. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing
> would receive a =93minimal=94 payment and a future credit toward
purchasing=
> a
> newer vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel
> economy of the country=92s 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
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> =B7 Section 803 of S. 1766 would give states that don=92t currently
operate
> scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous
> federal funding.
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>
> =B7 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, restoration, and
customization
> projects.
>
>
> =B7 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.
>
>
> =B7 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.
>
>
> =B7 Section 803 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable
> transportation and repair parts to low-income drivers as more and more
older
> cars are crushed.
>
>
> =B7 Section 803 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals
> will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles =AD let alone more fuel
> efficient vehicles =AD with the money provided by scrappage programs.
>
>
> =B7 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
>
>
> Protect American vehicle enthusiasts and low-income drivers. To find out
who
> your U.S. Senators are, call the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at
> 202-783-6007 or access this information via the Internet at
> www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp. For assistance
in
> turning this alert into a letter to your Senator, consult the SEMA
document
> "How to Lobby Elected Officials." This guide is available at
> www.enjoythedrive.com/san.
>
>
> Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:
>
>
> SEMA Washington Office
> 1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
> Washington, D.C. 20004
> Attn: Brian Caudill/ Steve McDonald
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1974 Plymouth Cuda-360 Auto
1991 Chysler Lebaron Vert
1973 Dodge Dart Swinger-318 Auto
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T-440 Auto
1968 Chrysler 300 Convertible-440 Auto
1994 Ford Taurus SHO
1966 Chrysler Newport-383 auto
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#112497 - 12/12/01 08:21 PM
Re: U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs
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ply33
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Registered: 01/03/00
Posts: 1090
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Interesting. I haven't yet checked out all of this yet. But somebody on the Plymouth Owners Club has.See the his comments at http://www.plymouthbulletin.com/cgi-bin/ikonboard/topic.cgi?forum=1&topic=237 Sounds like this may be a hoax. I guess I have to do my homework to find out what is really true.
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#112498 - 12/23/01 05:25 PM
Re: U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs
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Anonymous
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This is no hoax! It has been researched & is true.
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#112499 - 12/24/01 01:04 AM
Re: U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs
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ply33
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Registered: 01/03/00
Posts: 1090
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True sort of. I did find the bill and read the text mentioned. I ended up posting the actual wording of that section in the AACA general forum as I thought it would have wider readership there. See http://www.aaca.org/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=002141
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