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michellemalkin.com - 12/19/2008
Anyone want to sue over the illegal UAW bailout?
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John Boehner just issued a statement expressing dismay at President Bush’s UAW bailout. [...] Read the rest »
nytimes.com - 12/12/2008
U.A.W. in Center of Dispute Over Bailout Failure
— nytimes.com — DETROIT — Opponents of a Congressional bailout for Detroit auto companies and the United Automobile Workers union... traded charges Friday over who was responsible for the defeat of legislation that would have provided temporary financing until the ... (more) U.A.W. in Center of Dispute Over Bailout Failure

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michellemalkin.com - 12/12/2008
No TARP money for UAW bailout: It’s illegal
— michellemalkin.com — Read this post » (more) No TARP money for UAW bailout: It’s illegal

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dailykos.com - 12/22/2008
What the UAW Made
— dailykos.com — I spent the summer of 1999 working for the UAW legal department. It was the best job... that a union-oriented first-year law student could ask for: great bosses, co-workers who shared your values, and interesting work.  But most importantly, there ... (more) What the UAW Made

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Was The Bailout Legal?
Riehl World View — Michelle, who also has a statement from Boehner addresses whether or not Bush's move under TARP is even legal. The fight - and opposing the bailout - is understandable based upon principle. But Congress did punt, even Republicans were willing to support a bailout with more concessions from the UAW. If little else besides punting it back, Bush's plan does speak to such concessions, albeit in too vague a manner. But did anyone really expect Bush to go out with the collapse of the domestic auto industry his last significant claim to fame? I ...

Bush bails out automakers, and the wingnuts do their thing
Crooks and Liars — ... Of course, the wingnut faction of his party is seriously pissed. Michelle Malkin wants someone to file a lawsuit to prevent it from proceeding, while ...

Is The Detroit Bailout Illegal?
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan — Michelle Malkin wants to know.

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News — ... who railed against Palin's alleged lack of qualifications. FROM THE BLOGS: [image] Caroline Kennedy's Votes - Matt Stoller, Open Left [image] Franken's Temporary Lead - Amanda Carpenter, Townhall.com [image] White House Bails Out UAW - Francis Cianfrocca , RedState [image] Bush Throws Detroit a Lifeline - Steve Benen, Political Animal [image] A Warrior for Workers - John Nichols, The Beat [image] Anyone Want to Sue over Illegal Bailout? - Michelle Malkin [image] Less Qualified ...

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