Boehner Statement on U.S. Automaker Bailout

Boehner Statement on U.S. Automakers Bailout WASHINGTON, DC – House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement on the decision to use Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) funds to assist U.S. automakers: “The action today is disappointing news for autoworkers and taxpayers, who deserve better -- particularly from their Congress, which essentially punted on this difficult issue and is gearing up to move radical environmental legislation next year that will wreak havoc on American jobs.  The no-bailout restructuring plan House Republicans put forth this month, which relied on private funds rather than taxpayer funds, was the responsible way for Washington to respond to the troubles in the American auto industry.  By declining to take the responsible approach, Washington has failed both autoworkers and taxpayers.  The use of TARP funds is also regrettable, the latest in a growing list of TARP money uses that were not discussed with or envisioned by Congress when the program was authorized.  Now that billions in taxpayer funds are being put at risk, it is more essential than ever that our Democratic counterparts back away from threats to impose extreme environmental mandates on the auto industry that will jeopardize millions of American jobs.”