CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS) - Would you buy a new car if the government gave you money to do it?
That's the idea behind a proposal from U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois. Durbin was in Carbondale Thurday to talk about an idea called "cash for clunkers."
Durbin proposes a $3500 rebate for those who buy a vehicle that gets at least four miles per gallon more than their old cars. He's proposing a $4500 rebate for those who buy cars that get 10 more miles to the gallon.
The main idea is to jump-start the economy.
"If we're going to get this economy moving again, we've gotta get some of the most basic industries moving," Sen. Durbin said. "The car industry, the steel for the car industry, and anyone who works with the car industry, and i think this bill has a good chance of helping them."
Different voucher amounts are available for more fuel effient trucks and SUV's as well. This is just an idea at this point, but the bill is expected to be discussed in the senate in the upcoming weeks. |