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Lawmakers consider help for autos in stimulus

 
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democrats are considering incentives for car buyers and millions of dollars more in financing to develop better batteries and alternative fuels as part of a U.S. economic stimulus package, officials say. (link)

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