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Auto Bailout Deal Reached?
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 the auto giants, their workers and creditors ...
Key lawmakers reach tentative auto bailout deal      (AP)
Key lawmakers reach tentative auto bailout deal (AP)
news.yahoo.com — AP - The top Senate Democrat says a bipartisan group of senators has a tentative agreement on... an emergency bailout for U.S. automakers that could see a vote tonight. Majority Leader Harry Reid said the lead Republican architect of the deal was ... (more) Key lawmakers reach tentative auto bailout deal (AP)
The Trouble With the Bailout Deal
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 ... (more) The Trouble With the Bailout Deal
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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