Is the “Cash for Clunkers” bill making its way through Congress good public policy or just more government meddling in the free market? The bill has been approved by the House of Representatives and is awaiting Senate approval. In its current form, buyers will receive a $4,500 vouchers for their ‘clunker.’ The voucher is good toward the purchase of a new car that gets better mileage than their old car. One catch is that the old car must be crushed.