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$2 billion will refuel 'clunker' program

Senate sends bill to Obama's desk

Posted: August 7, 2009 at 4:57 a.m.

Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Thursday night with an additional $2 billion for "cash for clunkers," the economy-boosting rebate program that caught the fancy of car buyers and instantly increased sales for an auto industry long mired in recession.

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