Hello NOBBC members,
This just came in to me from Summit Racing. Please review and respond as
needed.
Greg Tatarian
> Dear Fellow Enthusiast,
>
> As a SEMA Member Company, we have received an Urgent Legislative
> Action Alert from the association. You may be interested in this
> legislative alert and the possible impact it will have on your hobby.
>
> The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is a non-profit
> trade association composed of more than 6,800 member companies
> involved in all aspects of the automotive industry, from manufacturers
> to car clubs and race teams.
>
> The SEMA Action Network (SAN) protects your hobby from unfair or
> unnecessary legislation on national and local levels. Through
> distribution of information and the collective voice of automotive
> enthusiasts and businesses, the SEMA Action Network has successfully
> impacted legislation concerning scrappage laws, equipment standards,
> registration classifications, emissions regulations, and more.
>
> The following information is directly from SEMA. If you would like to
> contact the lawmaker, follow the instructions in the alert.
>
>
> Thank you for your time,
> Your Friends at Summit Racing Equipment
>
>
>
> Oppose Federal
>
> Washington lawmakers are drafting a large economic stimulus package to
> help create jobs and rebuild infrastructure. They want to include a
> nationwide scrappage program which would give U.S. tax dollars to
> consumers who turn-in older cars to have them crushed, as a misguided
> attempt to spur new car sales. The lawmakers need to scrap this idea.
>
> The stimulus package is being drafted right now. House Speaker Nancy
> Pelosi (D-CA) wants to introduce the bill on January 6 and have it
> approved by Congress by January 20, so that President Obama can sign
> it into law after he is inaugurated.
>
> Contact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi IMMEDIATELY To Oppose Cash for
> Clunkers!
> Call: 202-225-0100
> Click here to send an electronic message:
> http://speaker.house.gov/contact/
>
><http://email.e-mailnetworks.com/ct/3856825:1718395907:m:1:114714034:57E10B75ACE6138DB031EC6C2176C4FD>
>
>
>
> *Talking Points*
> Feel free to use any of the statements below as a starting point for
> your message to Speaker Pelosi.
>
> * I am [calling/writing] to urge lawmakers not to include a Cash
> for Clunkers provision in the economic stimulus bill. Owners
> who turn in vehicles for crushing would receive a "minimal"
> payment to purchase a new car. This is a misguided attempt to
> spur car sales and claim that the countrys air quality or fleet
> fuel mileage is being improved.
>
> * I work for [company name] located in [city and state]. My
> company is part of the specialty automotive industry, an
> industry which enables consumers to enhance their vehicles
> appearance, performance, comfort, convenience and safety. Cash
> for Clunkers programs deny our small businesses the
> availability of older cars necessary to develop and market their
> products and services. The programs will hurt my company and our
> customers.
>
> * Cash for Clunkers programs threaten enthusiasts nationwide
> with the loss of valuable parts and parts-cars for repair,
> restoration, and customization projects. The programs also risk
> destroying classic, historic and special-interest vehicles, our
> American heritage.
>
> * 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 or emissions.
>
> * Cash for Clunkers programs will reduce the availability of
> affordable transportation and repair parts used by low-income
> drivers. It will also compete with the Salvation Army, the
> Purple Heart and other charities that rely on vehicle donations
> to raise money.
>
> * Cash for Clunkers ignores better policy options. If Congress
> wants to act, support for repair and upgrade is a better choice
> and a win-win for consumers, dealers, manufacturers and repair
> shops. Significant emissions and fuel economy improvements can
> be achieved in older vehicles through relatively simple and
> inexpensive means: repaired/replaced exhaust systems, tune-ups, etc.
>
> * We hope we can count on you to reject Cash for Clunkers. Thank
> you for your consideration on this very important matter.
>
> If you choose to send a message to Speaker Pelosi, please send a copy
> of your message to SEMA also:
> E-mail: briand@sema.org <mailto:briand@sema.org>
> Fax: 202/783-6024
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