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Published 12/2/2008 by William Branigin at Wash Post In Congress
Ford Motor Co., unveiling a business plan demanded by Congress before it approves aid for the Big Three U.S. automakers, disclosed today that it is seeking a bridge loan of up to $9 billion and that it expects to break even or become profitable in 2011.
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