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Scrappage bill defeated on Senate floor
03/14/2002
As a result of the hard work of SEMA, SEMA-member companies, and
race fans opposing the old-car scrappage provision in the Energy Policy Act of
2002 (Section 822 of S. 517) has been defeated.
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's (R-CO) amendment to eliminate scrappage
from the legislation passed by unanimous consent. The principal sponsor of the
scrappage provision, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), was not willing to
oppose the Campbell amendment.
"This is fantastic work which would not have been possible without the
enthusiastic and valuable support of Sen. Campbell and the thousands of phone
calls, faxes, e-mails and letters to U.S. senators that SEMA-member businesses
and SEMA Action Network vehicle clubs and individual enthusiasts
contributed," reports SEMA News. "Hobbyist efforts were cited by Senator
Campbell and Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) as a compelling force in
defeating this scrappage provision. SEMA sincerely thanks everyone for their
dedication, hard work, and willingness to protect the vehicle hobby today and
to preserve for it for our children."
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03/14/2002
As a result of the hard work of SEMA, SEMA-member companies, and
race fans opposing the old-car scrappage provision in the Energy Policy Act of
2002 (Section 822 of S. 517) has been defeated.
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell's (R-CO) amendment to eliminate scrappage
from the legislation passed by unanimous consent. The principal sponsor of the
scrappage provision, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), was not willing to
oppose the Campbell amendment.
"This is fantastic work which would not have been possible without the
enthusiastic and valuable support of Sen. Campbell and the thousands of phone
calls, faxes, e-mails and letters to U.S. senators that SEMA-member businesses
and SEMA Action Network vehicle clubs and individual enthusiasts
contributed," reports SEMA News. "Hobbyist efforts were cited by Senator
Campbell and Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) as a compelling force in
defeating this scrappage provision. SEMA sincerely thanks everyone for their
dedication, hard work, and willingness to protect the vehicle hobby today and
to preserve for it for our children."
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Yellow/Yellow Prem. 02 Bird w/full accent
1999 F150 Super Cab 4x4 Off Road
1998 Taurus SE Sport 24V