New Mexico House Delegation Acts To Save Jobs, Save on Gas, And Reduce Pollution

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Tuesday, Congressmen Harry Teague, Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan voted in favor of a "cash for clunkers" program that will allow consumers to trade in their old, gas-guzzling cars for vouchers worth up to $4,500 to help pay for new, more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act will spur the sale of up to one million more fuel-efficient cars and trucks nationwide, while stimulating the ailing auto industry and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.

"There are a lot of miles of highway in southern New Mexico and many of my constituents drive long distances to see family, get to work or just to go to the grocery store and with the price of gas being on the rise daily travel can get pretty expensive," said Congressman Harry Teague "This program will allow constituents looking to save some money and upgrade to a more fuel efficient vehicle the chance to do so with some extra money in their pockets."

"The legislation helps families trade in their gas guzzlers for a more energy efficient car, which will help our economy and our environment," said Congressman Ben Ray Luján. "The program will benefit New Mexicans by assisting them in purchasing a car that is more energy efficient, cutting down on their gas bills."

"You can't teach an old car new tricks. Gas-guzzling cars put a strain on your wallet and the environment," said Congressman Martin Heinrich. "This bill would give consumers incentive to trade-in inefficient cars and trucks for a more environmentally friendly vehicle, which would stimulate car sales and increase the number of fuel-efficient cars on the road."

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