Obama: U.S. government to buy 17,600 American-made autos

[red states rule]

Another example of how Obama, Reid, and Pelosi are spending your tax money.

Are you feeling stimulated yet folks?



Obama: U.S. government to buy 17,600 American-made autosTriangle Business Journal


President Barack Obama said the U.S. government will buy 17,600 new, fuel-efficient vehicles from ailing American automakers by June 1.

The president made the announcement Thursday in a statement issued by the White House, saying the General Services Administration will spend $285 million of Recovery Act Funds to purchase the vehicles for the government fleet.

All purchases will be made from manufacturers with an existing contract with the GSA, which are General Motors Corp. (NYSE:GM), Chrysler LLC and Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F). This includes the purchase of 2,500 hybrid sedans that will be ordered by April 15.

“This is the largest one-time purchase of hybrid vehicles for the federal government fleet in history,” according to the statement.

The decision was made to buy the vehicles on the short timetable to help give a boost to the economy, as well as demonstrating the Obama administration’s support of the U.S. auto industry.

President Obama said, “The problems that caused this economic crisis weren’t created in a day, and it will take time and hard work to get our economy back on track. But I am 100 percent committed to a strong American auto industry, and we will stand with America’s auto workers and their families during these difficult times.

“This is only a first step, but I will continue to ensure that we are working to support the American auto industry during this difficult period of restructuring."

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[moderate democrat]

do you think that the government should move their employees around on horseback?

[red states rule]

do you think that the government should move their employees around on horseback?

With ,ibs they can get around on jackass - the fitting symbol of your party Virgil

Knowing libs, I am sure trhere is a need for every one of those cars, while the US taxpayer foots the bill.

Looking at the car leases people like Charlie Rangel has, (A huge Lincoln Town Car) it is only the best for Dems when other people are paying the bill

Of course, the union hacks can slap together the cars and then bill the government for all the repairs that will be needed to make the cars raod worthy