Federal Car Purchases Important Commitment To Future Of Big 3

Statement

Rep. Levin issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration's announcement regarding federal fleet purchases.

"This is a welcome and important step that reflects the President's commitment to the survival and revitalization of the domestic auto industry," said Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI). "The federal government's purchase of thousands of hybrids and other fuel efficient vehicles from the Big Three shows that our domestic auto industry will weather this current crisis and build the cars of the future."

The White House announced today that the government through the General Service Administration is accelerating the purchase of fuel efficient vehicles for the federal fleet using $285 million provided in the Recovery Act. They will place orders for about 17,600 vehicles by June 1, and are placing orders for 2,500 hybrids by April 15th. All of the vehicles will be purchased from the Big Three because GSA has contracts with the Big Three and working through existing contracts is the fastest way aid the economic recovery.

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