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Saturday, September 04, 2010  Auto dealership bashes media for reporting doom and gloom in the auto industry. General sales managers say sales are up more than 8%.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009  Obama officials to outline proposed fuel efficiency rules for new cars and trucks

Thursday, September 03, 2009  Gov't has paid dealers $500M for 'Clunkers'; Dealers should be reimbursed by Sept. 30

Friday, August 28, 2009  Consumer spending edges up in July with help from Cash for Clunkers, but incomes are flat

Monday, August 24, 2009  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is calling the government's Cash for Clunkers program an unprecedented success.

Monday, August 24, 2009  Government deadline extended for dealers to submit Cash for Clunkers paperwork

Wednesday, August 19, 2009  Ray LaHood is assuring car dealers that they will be reimbursed for the popular Cash for Clunkers program.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow praises automakers for decision to boost production.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009  General Motors set to make more cars in response to Cash for Clunkers demand

Monday, August 17, 2009  The Obama administration is tripling the number of workers processing Cash for Clunkers transactions as some dealers complain the government has been slow to reimburse them for the car incentives.

Thursday, August 13, 2009  The groups say some dealers are pressuring car and truck buyers to sign agreements that make them liable if the dealer is not reimbursed by the government for a Cash for Clunkers sale.

Friday, August 07, 2009  Car shoppers can take advantage of $2B more in 'cash-for-clunkers' program through August

Wednesday, August 05, 2009  Senate will approve 'cash-for-clunkers' extension, Democratic and GOP leaders say

Monday, August 03, 2009  Promotion could end months early if more money isn't thrown its way.

Monday, August 03, 2009  With the "cash for clunkers" program essentially running on fumes, the Obama administration served notice on the Senate that it must pour in $2 billion more to keep it on track.