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Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act

Floor Speech

Date: June 9, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Transportation Environment


CONSUMER ASSISTANCE TO RECYCLE AND SAVE ACT -- (House of Representatives - June 09, 2009)

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Mr. PETERS. Madam Speaker, the CARS Act of 2009 is critical not only to spur growth in America's auto industry but to save and create jobs throughout our country.

History shows that one of the quickest ways to end a recession is to sell more automobiles. New car sales constitute a major percentage of a nation's consumer spending.

Increasing vehicle sales also stimulates demand for raw goods from which automobiles are manufactured. Production of glass, steel, plastics, and other primary materials will be increased as more new cars are sold, creating jobs throughout the country.

Many other nations have acted to strengthen their economies with policies to design and to sell more automobiles, and the U.S. should not be left behind. Many Members of the House have recently expressed their desire to support auto dealers in their States. There is no better way to help car dealers going forward than to pass this important legislation. We must pass the CARS Act today to create a recovery not just for our auto industry but for the entire economy.


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