In case you haven't seen this, I got it from the British cars list:
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>Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 09:48:18 -0800 (PST)
>To: british-cars@autox.team.net
>From: rfeibusch@loop.com (Richard Feibusch)
>Subject: URGENT Federal Legislative Alert - U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund
> Scrappage Programs Nationwide
>
>Listers,
>
>This Just In!!!
>
>Just in time for Christmas, the Feds are trying to establish a Federal
>Scrappage Program. Sheesh - will this never stop? For those of you who
>questioned how or why you would get involved with other states' fights,
>here's your opportunity to join the fight against program that would affect
>our hobby nationwide. Let's join together to nip this idea in the bud now,
>before our Federal legislators get any more emboldened.
>
>Please, read the attached, then make your best argument to both of your
>U.S. Senators, even if you believe they may not be sympathetic. We need
>everyone's help on this one.
>
>Cheers (I think!)
>
>Rick Feibusch
>Journalist/Appraiser
>Coordinator/British Car Meets
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Brian Caudill
>Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 2:52 PM
>Subject: SEMA Action Network URGENT Federal Legislative Alert - U.S. Senate
>Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide
>
>
>URGENT FEDERAL SCRAPPAGE ALERT
>
>U.S. Senate Bill Would Fund Scrappage Programs Nationwide
>
>A bill (S. 1766) has been introduced in the U.S. Senate containing a
>provision (Section 803) that would federally fund state scrappage programs
>for vehicles over 15 years old. Owners who turn in vehicles for crushing
>would receive a "minimal" payment and a future credit toward purchasing a
>newer vehicle, all in a misguided attempt to improve the overall fuel
>economy of the country's vehicle fleet. This bill represents the most
>formidable Federal legislative threat to the vehicle hobby in many years.
>
>Oppose the Use of U.S. Taxpayer Dollars for Scrappage
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 would give states that don't currently operate
>scrappage programs an extra incentive to create a program due to generous
>federal funding.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 requires that federally funded state scrappage
>programs crush every car. It threatens enthusiasts nationwide with the loss
>of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair, restoration, and customization
>projects.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 does not require states to determine the fuel
>efficiency of vehicles being scrapped or that scrapped vehicles are being
>replaced by more fuel-efficient vehicles.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores the fact that cars turned in for scrappage
>often barely run or are rarely driven second or third vehicles that have a
>minimal impact on overall fuel economy.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 will diminish the availability of affordable
>transportation and repair parts to low-income drivers as more and more older
>cars are crushed.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 does not guarantee that low-income individuals
>will be able to afford to purchase new vehicles - let alone more fuel
>efficient vehicles - with the money provided by scrappage programs.
>
>7 Section 803 of S. 1766 ignores more socially responsible and
>cost-effective policy options like voluntary vehicle repair and upgrade
>programs that maximize the fuel efficiency of existing vehicles.
>.
>Contact Your U.S. Senators to Oppose Section 803 of S. 1766
>
>Protect American vehicle enthusiasts and low-income drivers. To find out who
>your U.S. Senators are, call the SEMA Washington, D.C. office at
>202-783-6007 or access this information via the Internet at
>www.enjoythedrive.com/legislative/contact_legislator.asp. For assistance in
>turning this alert into a letter to your Senator, consult the SEMA document
>"How to Lobby Elected Officials." This guide is available at
>www.enjoythedrive.com/san.
>
>Please fax a copy of your letters to us at 202/783-6024 or mail to:
>
>SEMA Washington Office
>1317 F St., NW, Ste. 500
>Washington, D.C. 20004
>Attn: Brian Caudill/ Steve McDonald
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John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire 71 Saab Sonett III
65 Rambler Classic
Morgan: www.team.net/www/morgan
Bricklin: www.bricklin.org
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