Congressman Hodes, not surprisingly, praised the bill in a statement:
It’s good for New Hampshire’s auto dealers; it’s good for the environment as we are getting inefficient cars off the road; and it’s good for the economy and jobs.Ah, Congressman, but what about the taxpayers? What about our record deficit and debt? How many future generations will have to pay for a program that may be “popular” but is completely fiscally irresponsible?
Let’s hope the Senate put the breaks on this fast-track funding when it reaches the upper chamber next week.