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30th of July 2009 | 10:57 GMT | Alina Dumitrache

Cash for Clunkers Finds Celebrity Support

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  • Cristian de la Fuente and Angelica Vale support the program
  • Most clunkers are owned by minorities and immigrants
  • Cash for Clunkers debuted on July 27

 
Click to enlarge ['Uggly Betty' Angelica Vale]
'Uggly Betty' Angelica Vale
An organization that informs people of the Cash for Clunkers program has recently announced that several celebrities have showed their support in giving consumers the simple and easy summary of the program, that started just a few days ago.

Though Americans have already shown great interest in program, which is officially known as CARS - Car Allowance Rebate System, the support Dancing With The Stars' Cristian de la Fuente and Ugly Betty star Angelica Vale does not hurt at all.

"This government subsidy will make it easy for people to get a new car that is a lot less expensive to operate and maintain because of the great gas mileage and lack of repair costs," said Cristian de la Fuente in a statement for the press.

"It is great to see the government funded automotive bailout helping hard working people who need the financial support."
Angelica Vale added, "Finally consumers are getting a bail out, because they are benefiting by up to $4500 a person."

Click to enlarge [Cristian de la Fuente]
Cristian de la Fuente
Alfonso Aguilar, the former Chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship, is also a spokesperson for the organization due to the large impact the bill has on the Latino community and other immigrant groups.

Obviously, the ones that will benefit the most from this legislation are the minorities and immigrants, who own a large number of the clunkers on the road.

"We have passionately supported Cash For Clunkers because of its positive impact on the environment, economy, consumers and its benefits for hundreds of Hispanic American communities whose livelihoods are tied to the auto industry," said Alfonso Aguilar, former U.S. Chief of Citizenship and Immigration.

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