Stories Related to 'clunkers' Rebates At Risk Unless Senate Acts

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Mon, 08/03/2009 - 6:53am

The "cash for clunkers" program could be ended as early as Tuesday unless the Senate approves $2 billion in additional funding, as consumers have jumped at the chance to trade in their aging gas guzzlers.

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