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Bush won't allow disorderly collapse of autos: White House

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush will not allow a "disorderly collapse" of the struggling U.S. automakers and is nearing a conclusion on if and how to provide them with financial aid, the White House said on Thursday. (link)

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