nytimes.com - 12/9/2008
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An agreement between the White House and Congressional Democrats over the shape of a rescue plan appears imminent. >
online.wsj.com - 12/9/2008
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online.wsj.com —
The UAW might seek a stake in GM
in exchange for concessions meant to facilitate federal assistance....
The White House and Democratic lawmakers neared a deal on a short-term rescue package for Detroit's auto makers.
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Auto Rescue Plan Takes Shape
slate.com - 12/11/2008
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slate.com —
Bam Sandwich? Yikes . 1) Rezko's talking
; 2) The FBI's been asking about the house...
deal (an Election Day story I'd missed). ... 1:44 A.M. ___________________________ . The Trouble With the Bailout Deal: Here's the key passage from ...
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The Trouble With the Bailout Deal
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Reports: Bailout Deal Close for Automakers
Calculated Risk —
From the NY Times: Washington Close to Deal on Bailout for Automakers The White House and Democratic Congressional leaders said Monday that they were close to agreeing on the terms of a $15 billion government rescue of the American automobile industry that would be directed by one or more appointees of President Bush and would impose expansive federal oversight of the auto companies. ... The president’s designee would disburse the short-term emergency loans to General Motors and Chrysler ... and would directly supervise the drastic reorganization plans that ...
The Early Word: Obama Faces Liberal Angst
The Caucus —
... outside rather than accepting a post. “This meeting is a continuation of their conversations about climate and energy and how policies to address them can help the economy and jobs,” said Kalee Kreider, a Gore spokeswoman. “Former Vice President Gore still believes his calling at this time is to help educate the public about the issues through his roles at the Alliance at Climate Protection and other work.” Mr. Obama and his advisers are also likely to be keeping a close eye on the pending agreement between the White House and Congressional Democrats on bailing ...
Is a bailout for Vegas casinos next?
Think Progress —
... Congress and the White House say they are moving closer towards an agreement on a $15 billion rescue plan for the auto industry. On CNBC this morning, Sen. John Ensign (R-NV) said he would be inclined to filibuster the auto rescue deal. “I think that not only myself but several of us will be looking at possibly blocking this package,” he said. But when the host asked Ensign whether the government should also rescue Ensign’s home state’s gaming industry, the Nevada senator left the door open: ...
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nytimes.com 12/9/2008 — WASHINGTON Congressional Democrats and the Bush administration inched closer to a deal Wednesday morning on a taxpayer rescue of the American automobile industry. But with less than six weeks left in President Bush’s term, it was unclear if the ...
Auto Bailout Deal Reached?
dailykos.com 12/10/2008 — Is a deal at hand on a bailout for the auto industry? Maybe: The White House and congressional Democrats yesterday reached an "agreement in concept" on a plan that would throw a government lifeline to the faltering Detroit auto industry but require ...
Deal reached on auto bailout
thehill.com 12/6/2008 — Democratic leaders in Congress struck a last-minute deal with the White House late Friday on a rescue plan for the U.S. auto industry, according to Congressional sources, bringing a breakthrough to two days of frustration among auto executives, ...
No to the Auto Bailout
frum.nationalreview.com 11/13/2008 — Don't bail out the automakers, I urge on "Marketplace" today:
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Democrats Claim Deal on Auto Rescue Bill
online.wsj.com 12/11/2008 — Democratic lawmakers say that the White House has finalized a deal to spend $15 billion on loans for U.S. auto makers, which could see a House vote Wednesday.
"Auto bailout dead."
althouse.blogspot.com 12/20/2008 — "Negotiations ended, no deal.... Until next year. Corker tried to make a deal with Dems, UAW wouldn't make concessions, so it will die on cloture vote with GOP opposing. Vitter held the line too, objecting to quick vote, forcing more debate. He was ...
Another Bailout Blowout? Why the Auto Deal May Crash
time.com 12/11/2008 — For the shaky fortunes of the ailing U.S. auto industry , appearances could hardly have been more deceiving than they were Wednesday on Capitol Hill. Late in the day, the House of Representatives passed by a wide margin of 237-170 a bill to give ...
Commentary: Why there's a 'day without gays' —
CNN.com - Politics 12/9/2008
My battle for marriage equality began in 1990, after my partner, Brian Binder, and I had a commitment ceremony. The ceremony was held at the end of a conference for Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays and was attended by more than 300 friends and ...
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