“I am pleased the Senate voted to keep the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program running. The program, while not perfect, has been a boost to local economies, helped get older, less fuel-efficient cars off the road and put money back in the pockets of Americans. I am also pleased I was able to help fix the program so it no longer excludes thousands of Wisconsin drivers who are following the state’s laws. Now that the program will continue, I hope that the Department of Transportation takes steps to address the concerns of consumers and car dealers so the program operates more smoothly. But with several thousand Wisconsinites having participated in the program, this program is clearly a success and this additional funding will help it continue to stimulate local economies.”

More on how Senator Feingold worked to fix the Cash for Clunkers program so thousands of Wisconsin drivers are not excluded is available here.