McCain to lead the way
According to the Hill, Republicans in the Senate are planning to block additional funding of the popular "Cash for Clunkers" program.
"Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) will lead Republican opposition to the popular cash-for-clunkers program in an attempt to block additional funding when it comes up for consideration in the Senate this week.
The House voted 316 to 109 Friday to pour $2 billion more into the program, which has proved so popular that it is running out of money before anticipated end-date in November.
But Republican senators, led by McCain, will try to block it.
"My children and grandchildren are going to have to pay for these cars and we’re helping auto dealers while there are thousands of other small businesses that aren’t getting the help," said Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) during an appearance on Fox News Sunday. "The role of the federal government is not to run the used car business."
"We’re definitely going to debate it and I’ve heard that John McCain is going to stand up and try to stop it and I’m going to work with him every way that I can," he said. "This is crazy to try to rush this thing through again."
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It seems insane that Republicans would try to kill this legislation, which is popular and seems to be successful.
Perhaps they are afraid it will work to well, and help stimulate the economy too well?
What's even more annoying is the Dem Senator Claire McCaskill also says she opposes another $2 billion for the program. What is she thinking?
Will the GOP be successful in killing this program?