'Cash for Clunkers,' household edition

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On the heels of its ballyhooed "Cash for Clunkers" program for cars, the federal government is expected to finalize details in the coming weeks of another tax-supported shopping extravaganza, known as "Cash for Appliances." Supported by $300 million from the economic stimulus, the program will offer rebates to consumers who buy energy-efficient refrigerators, dishwashers, air conditioners and other appliances to replace their older models.



Although the $787 billion stimulus program was signed by Obama in February of 2009, much of the cash-for-appliances money won't hit the streets until next February, March or April. The rebate program is being run by state governments, which must define and enact their rebate plans with federal government funding and approval. A survey of some of the largest states shows that California is planning to begin its program in March, New York in February, Pennsylvania in the spring, Illinois in January and April.



<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/26/AR2009112602420.html">http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/26/AR2009112602420.html</a>
 
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