But his website might have you believing he didn't.
Is Pete RINOing before our eyes?
Not to mention this bill is exactly what we DON'T want from any republican.
I guess it's time to check out the other GOPer candidates for governor to see if ANY is a true, BRAVE, conservative.
Representative Pete Hoekstra
"Washington, Jul 31 -
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today heavily criticized the bureaucracy managing the 'Cash for Clunkers' program.
'The red tape involved in ‘Cash for Clunkers’ is creating a major backlog in providing rebates to dealers and causing used cars to pile up,' Hoekstra said. 'If the government cannot manage a $1 billion automobile program, how can we expect it to manage a $1.5 trillion health care program?'
The original Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (H.R. 1550) – otherwise known as the Cash for Clunkers bill – would offer a voucher worth up to $4,500 toward a new, more fuel efficient car in exchange for trading in an older vehicle that achieves a fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon or less, has been insured for a year and is in 'drivable condition.'
The House today voted to include an additional $2 billion for the original $1 billion program. Much of the money has been committed, but the government has failed to pay out a vast majority of it because of the bureaucracy involved. Examples include the 21-page paperwork process, one hour to complete one form and rejections on claims for no reason.
'The program needs major improvement for it to work effectively,' Hoekstra said. 'Cash for Clunkers looks good on paper, but its delivery has so far been a disaster for dealerships.'"
Here's the roll call on Clunker 2:
http://www.gop.gov/portfolio/votes/111/1/682
Is Pete RINOing before our eyes?
Not to mention this bill is exactly what we DON'T want from any republican.
I guess it's time to check out the other GOPer candidates for governor to see if ANY is a true, BRAVE, conservative.
Representative Pete Hoekstra
"Washington, Jul 31 -
U.S. Rep. Pete Hoekstra, R-Holland, today heavily criticized the bureaucracy managing the 'Cash for Clunkers' program.
'The red tape involved in ‘Cash for Clunkers’ is creating a major backlog in providing rebates to dealers and causing used cars to pile up,' Hoekstra said. 'If the government cannot manage a $1 billion automobile program, how can we expect it to manage a $1.5 trillion health care program?'
The original Consumers Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 (H.R. 1550) – otherwise known as the Cash for Clunkers bill – would offer a voucher worth up to $4,500 toward a new, more fuel efficient car in exchange for trading in an older vehicle that achieves a fuel economy rating of 18 miles per gallon or less, has been insured for a year and is in 'drivable condition.'
The House today voted to include an additional $2 billion for the original $1 billion program. Much of the money has been committed, but the government has failed to pay out a vast majority of it because of the bureaucracy involved. Examples include the 21-page paperwork process, one hour to complete one form and rejections on claims for no reason.
'The program needs major improvement for it to work effectively,' Hoekstra said. 'Cash for Clunkers looks good on paper, but its delivery has so far been a disaster for dealerships.'"
Here's the roll call on Clunker 2:
http://www.gop.gov/portfolio/votes/111/1/682
