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U.S. auto chiefs renew plea; lawmakers seek options (Bloomberg)

 
Bloomberg - Nov. 19 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. auto company executives today will make their plea for government aid for the second straight day, as prospects for a Democratic-backed assistance plan waned. (link)

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