and congressmen like michigan's mark schauer say it has spurred a recovery back home. >> the cash for clunkers program has breathed life into a very difficult economy in communities all around my district. >> reporter: it's still unclear how many cars have actually been sold. early reports show nearly 25,000 deals have been done, with another 25,000 in the pipeline. dealers estimate there are another 200,000 purchases that yet filed for refunds. and many dealers have reported problems applying to get their refunds from the government. congressman paul broun says we need to fix the program before filling it with more cash. >> we're throwing money into another government program that has serious... very serious problems where dealers can't get their money. >> reporter: the administration says it has not suspended the program. president obama assured dealers cash for clunkers will stay in gear. >> thanks to quick bipartisan responses, we're doing everything possible to continue this program and to continue helping consumers and the auto industry contribute to our recovery. >> reporter: t

schauer, the gentleman from michigan. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. mr. schauer: thank you, mr. chairman. thank you for your quick leadership on such an important issue. when i ran for congress, and i'm from michigan, i plenged -- pledged that i would fight every day for people in businesses in my community that are being hurt by a brutal economy. the cash for clunkers program has breathed life into a very difficult economy in communities all around my district. here's why this is important. as i've talked to car dealers in my district, they can't keep cars on the lots. they will be ordering new cars from manufacturers in my state and around the country, suppliers who supply parts for those cars will be manufacturing more of them. this is very, very critical and has been very effective in turning around our economy in just a matter of days. mr. chairman, thank you for giving us the opportunity to continue this program and continue to turn our economy around. i yield bac

schauer, the gentleman from michigan. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from michigan is recognized for one minute. mr. schauer: thank you, mr. chairman. thank you for your quick leadership on such an important issue. when i ran for congress, and i'm from michigan, i plenged -- pledged that i would fight every day for people in businesses in my community that are being hurt by a brutal economy. the cash for clunkers program has breathed life into a very difficult economy in communities all around my district. here's why this is important. as i've talked to car dealers in my district, they can't keep cars on the lots. they will be ordering new cars from manufacturers in my state and around the country, suppliers who supply parts for those cars will be manufacturing more of them. this is very, very critical and has been very effective in turning around our economy in just a matter of days. mr. chairman, thank you for giving us the opportunity to continue this program and continue to turn our economy around. i yield bac