Braley introduced legislation creating "Clunkers" program in March

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) will hold a press event in Bettendorf to discuss the success of "Cash for Clunkers" on the widely popular program`s last day.

At the event, Braley will be joined by John McEleney, Chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, and Gary Thomas, President of the Iowa Automobile Dealers Association.

"Cash for Clunkers" gives consumers rebates of up to $4,500 to trade in old gas guzzlers for new, fuel-efficient cars. Braley introduced the original "Cash for Clunkers" legislation with Ohio Rep. Betty Sutton in March. Visit www.cars.gov for additional details.

WHAT: Press event on Cash for Clunkers

WHO: Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) along with John McEleney, Chairman, National Automobile Dealers Association, Gary Thomas, President, Iowa Automobile Dealers Association and Craig Miller, General Manager, Lindquist Ford

WHEN: TODAY, Monday August 24, 2009 @ 11:00am CDT

WHERE: Lindquist Ford, 3950 Middle Rd, Bettendorf, Iowa.

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