Cyber Monday 2009 Deals: Senators warn of scams

There are two big shopping days in the month of November, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The former is the start of the holiday shopping season, while the latter is the start of the Internet shopping season. However, the Senate committee has warned that there are three websites that have been set up to scam us. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Update: Dealers claim $1.03 billion

An article on AutoBlog yesterday is reporting that as of Friday August 7th over 245,384 Cash for Clunkers claims have been submitted, these 245,384 claims totals up to around $1,030,000,000, this leaves the Cash for Clunkers program just under $2 billion left, and at the rate that these claims are going through the recently government approved budget increase may not last much longer Read more

Cash for Clunkers Program: Charities Worried

Since the launch of the Clash for Clunkers program, there have been a number of people criticizing the incentive. According to USA Today, the latest is a number of charities across the United States who are worried that people are now trading in their old cars to get the cash incentive, rather than donate them to a charity. Read more

Cash for Clunkers: Recall and Senate Vote

It has been confirmed that the US Senate has extended the Cash for Clunkers problem, as widely expected. We reported to you here that it was only a matter of time until the deal got improved, but now its a reality.

Its good news for consumers, as an extra $2 billion pumped into in the Cash for Clunkers program, will now allow half a million more Americans to make use of the program.

As reported from Examiner, the Sierra Club has just announced that they will continue helping consumers to understand the economical benfefits that the program brings, in helping to choose the right vehicle for them.

If you head over to their online guide here, you’ll see that they have added a calculator which lets you compare the emissions reduction benefits and fuel savings for various new models.

Ann Mesnikoff, Director of Sierra Club’s Green Transportation Campaign had this to add on the matter:

“We are excited to continue helping consumers choose a vehicle that gives a boost to both the economy and our environment. Choosing the right new vehicle will save money at the pump, cut dependence on oil, reduce carbon emissions, and help the auto industry.”

Head over to the Examiner for the full article. Keep up to date with the latest news on Cash for Clunkers here.

Cash for Clunkers Bill Update

Following the promise of an extra $2 billion for the Cash for Clunkers program, it now seems that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has the votes to allow the budget increase. This extra $2 billion will allow approximately half a million more Americans to use the Cash for Clunkers program.

It is thought that many Republicans apposed the plan for a budget increase; however Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell believed his party “would not block a vote”, and stated “The matter will be completed.” Read more

Cash For Clunkers program benefits salvage yards

If you have been keeping up to date with the news on the Cash for Clunkers program, you’ll know that the future of the program has been left in the hands of the US Senate and their impending decision to increase the amount of money into the program. Read more

Cash for Cars: Senate discussions continue

Senate Democrats now face a White House deadline over trying to pass through a further $2 billion for the Cash for Clunkers Program. However, they seem to be having trouble getting Republicans on their side to extend the Car Allowance Rebate System or CARS. Read more

CARS Program 2009: Success and Problems Ahead

Car dealers have reported record sales over the weekend, one Chevrolet dealer has said it is because of the Cash for Clunkers program. He said that he has been in business for more than 20 years and he has seen more activity from this program than he has ever seen before. Read more

Cash for Clunkers: Staff Doubled for CARS Program

The recent Cash for Clunkers Program has proved so popular that the U.S. Transportation Department has now doubled its staff; the reason is so that they can try to clear the backlog of dealer application for the Car Allowance Rebate System or CARS program. Read more

Cash for Clunkers Bill: Speaking Out

Earlier on, we reported on the Obama administration speaking out on the proposed extention to the Cash For Clunkers program. Now we have some more news for you to read now, as it has been reported that members of Congress have started to voice their opinions on the bill. Read more

Money and Cash For Clunkers: Obama administration hopeful

More on the Cash For Clunkers program now, as it has been reported that the Obama administration remain optimistic that the US Senate will extend the Cash For Clunkers program to a further date.

According to Reuters, the extension is good news for everyone concerned, but it is also thought that the program could be suspended during the week, without funding.

However, the Obama administration expects the approval of funding will go ahead as planned, which will earn consumers up to $4,500 for trading in their cars in favour of new fuel efficient ones.

Seems like the program is doing well so far, much to the delight of auto dealers. Let us know what you think. Read the full article over at Reuters.

Senators to grill GM and Chrysler execs over dealerships closings

It has been revealed recently that Senators are planning to question chiefs of General Motors Corp and Chrysler LLC on Wednesday about the future of their dealerships, many of which are expected to close following their filing for bankruptcy. Read more

Auto Bailout Update

U.S. automakers did not get the result that they had hoped in Congress, so now have to wait for the White House to provide this lifeline bailout. These next few days are a nail biting time for the big three. General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC, as they all face imminent collapse; Ford Motor Company can go on for a bit longer. Read more

The House of Representatives approves auto bailout legislation

General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co, and Chrysler LLC., will now feel a little less pressure, as the House of Representatives has approved the bill to bailout the big three U.S. automakers. The bill was being negotiated by the Bush administration and the Democrats; it managed to clear the House by 237-170. Read more

Congress Bailout: General Motors Corp, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler LLC

It is no secret that the American auto industry is in trouble, and yesterday the Senate Democrats have taken their first steps in a $25 billion bailout plan. The loan has a lot riding on it, as millions of jobs are in the balance, but hopefully the cash injection can help the auto industry ride out the storm. Read more

Early Voting Exit Polls 2008 and Presidential Election Results

For those looking to get details on the early voting exit polls in 2008 and the U.S. Presidential election results, then you have come to the right place.

What are Exit polls? These are surveys that are taken when a voter leaves their voting place; it’s taken from just a small percentage of voters and as such can only be taken lightly Read more

Barack Obama: new era in American history: unity and not division

As an agent of Change, Obama has already had a positive effect and change on our political landscape as evidenced by the “nicer tones” of the current campaign commercials and political discourse prevalent today among the candidates, which heretofore has been down right dirty and ugly. This is due to Obama’s position not too take the low road, continuing to walk the high road in spite of earlier low poll numbers –,continuing to stay positive and above the fray, continuing to focus on the important issues facing us today, and continuing to speak about his message of hope and change. — And then they followed.

The change Barack is inspiring us to make is in establishing and building a “People Coalition”, which in turn will be the catalyst for the emerging of a new era in American history, an era of unity and not division Read more

British Muslim Minister Detained For The Second Time In US Airport

The first Muslim minister in Britain has been stopped and searched at an airport in the US after attending a series of meetings on tackling terrorism. Shahid Malik, the International Development Minister and MP for Dewsbury has expressed his annoyance at being singled out for the second time in the US. Read more

President George W. Bush nominates retired Judge Michael Mukasey for Attorney General

President George W. Bush has made his choice and nominates retired federal judge Michael Mukasey, this is who Bush wants to replace Read more

Idaho Sen. Larry Craig ‘I Am Not Gay’

Idaho Sen. Larry Craig is under fire from leaders of his own party. He is defiant that the only thing he had done wrong was to plead guilty after a complaint of Read more

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