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Auto executives in spotlight as U.S. weighs bailout

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. automakers should consider executive shake-ups if it would ensure congressional backing for a bailout supporters say is needed to prevent industry collapse, an architect of the effort said on Sunday. (link)

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