cnbc.com - 3/26/2009
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The Obama administration task force is likely to recommend more aid for struggling U.S. automakers, a senior senator said on Wednesday. Carl Levin of Michigan said on Capitol Hill that "it is clear" more help is on the way and any assistance for General Motors [ GM Loading... ( ) ] and ...
huffingtonpost.com - 3/28/2009
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DETROIT — The Obama administration is likely to
impose deeper concessions on Chrysler LLC and General Motors...
Corp. in exchange for additional federal loans, a person briefed on the government's plan said Friday. The concessions could go ...
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Obama Admin Likely To Ask For More Concessions From ...
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GM, perhaps, but why Chrysler?
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I've been waiting to see how long before GM was back for more money. No one is thrilled with the idea but the economic impact is so far reaching, it's hard to let the company completely fail. Chrysler is another story. The pampered CEO Bob Nardelli is no stranger to the Hall of Shame for CEO's and it strikes me as odd to ask taxpayers to fund a company owned by one of the richest capital management firms, Cerberus Capital Management. Have they gone bust? Why not squeeze a few more billion out of them? They were all so happy with the cheap deal that they found with buying ...
'Green News Report' - March 26, 2009
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... policy shift
EPA to Scrutinize Permits for Mountaintop-Removal Mining
Controversial mine granted federal permit: Corps of Engineers' approval comes after EPA voices concerns
Chevron Tanks on Cook Inlet Endangered by Volcano. Drain, Baby, Drain! (Updated)
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