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An all-American auto industry bailout?
msnbc.msn.com - 12/10/2008
An all-American auto industry bailout?
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With Congress considering lending $15 billion in taxpayer money to the Big Three, some in Congress are worried the automakers will spend part of it overseas.
Auto Bailout Appears Halted in Senate as G.O.P. Resists
nytimes.com - 12/11/2008
Auto Bailout Appears Halted in Senate as G.O.P. Resists
— nytimes.com — The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, spoke out against the bill, effectively dooming its chances. >... (more) Auto Bailout Appears Halted in Senate as G.O.P. Resists

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news.yahoo.com - 12/10/2008
Deal seems near, but talks on auto bailout drag on (AP)
— news.yahoo.com — AP - Weary Democratic congressional leaders pushed to clear the final obstacles to a $15 billion bailout... of U.S. automakers Tuesday night, but the rescue plan faced new snags as Republicans raised deep concerns. (more) Deal seems near, but talks on auto bailout drag on (AP)
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Auto Bailout Deal Appears to Be Likely by End of the Day
nytimes.com - 12/9/2008
Auto Bailout Deal Appears to Be Likely by End of the Day
— nytimes.com — An agreement between the White House and Congressional Democrats over the shape of a rescue plan appears... imminent. > (more) Auto Bailout Deal Appears to Be Likely by End of the Day

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Made in America, Not For George Bush
PoliPundit.com — Made in America, Not For George Bush I believe in buying Made in America. I believe in supporting my fellow Americans. That goes to supporting the Union tool and die man right up to the computer/software help desk. I call buying Made in America an act of patriotism. George Bush calls it “micromanagement;” Can Congress restrict bailout money? In a draft of the auto industry loan legislation that Congress will likely vote on this week, there was a provision designed to deter the Detroit automakers from spending their money outside the United States. It would require them to ...

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