Published 12/4/2008
by rsinderbrand
at CNN Political Ticker
The heads of the Big Three are back in Washington.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) – Can anyone rescue the U.S. automakers?
General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler LLC each unveiled plans Tuesday that detailed how they would return to profitability if they get federal loans.
Still, even with President-elect Obama and the outgoing Bush administration saying they support providing [...]
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