Posted by Orin Kerr:
Will Obama Appoint A "Car Czar"?
http://volokh.com/archives/archive_2008_11_09-2008_11_15.shtml#1226517745
From [1]Politico.com:
President-elect Barack Obama wants a high-profile point person to
oversee reforms in the ailing auto industry, according to members
of Obama�s transition team.
Specifics about the proposal remain unclear. But the transition
team says Obama suggested to President Bush on Monday that aid to
the auto industry could be coupled with the appointment of �someone
in charge of the auto issue who would have the authority� to push
for reforms. The details came from a more extended readout of the
White House meeting provided Tuesday.
The person would assist in efforts to create an �economically
viable auto industry,� a transition aide said � a move that could
alleviate concerns about protecting taxpayer interests if more
money is directed to assist automakers.
I don't know about you, but I really look forward to purchasing my
new U.S. Government Model 1 Car when the new models are introduced in
2011. Of course, the Model 1 will be the only car legally sold in
America by then, so if you want a car, that will be the only one to
buy. (You could try buying a used car, but can you afford the $30,000
fine to be levied if the FBI catches you purchasing a used car?) I am
sure the Model 1 will be a great car, though, so no worries. In fact,
I found a video of the prototype of the Model 1 here, so see for
yourself:
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References
1. http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1108/15511.html
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