“The U.S. Senate voted 60-37 Thursday night to approve a $2 billion extension for the popular “Cash for Clunkers” program.

The U.S. House overwhelmingly approved the measure on July 31 after the program ran through its $1 billion fund in about a week. The measure would transfer money

from other parts of the federal stimulus package.

$2B 'Cash for Clunkers' extension passes

he Car Allowance

Rebate System, better known as Cash for Clunkers, offers a rebate of $3,500 to $4,500 for new-car purchases when buyers turn in older, less fuel-efficient models.

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