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abcnews.go.com - 11/19/2008

Big Three CEOs Flew Private Jets to Plead for Public Funds

— abcnews.go.com — The CEOs of the big three automakers flew to the nation's capital yesterday in private luxurious jets... to make their case to Washington that the auto industry is running out of cash and needs $25 billion in taxpayer money to avoid bankruptcy. The ... (more) Big Three CEOs Flew Private Jets to Plead for Public Funds

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abcnews.go.com - 11/26/2008

Obama on Auto Execs' Private Jets: 'A Little Tone Deaf'

— abcnews.go.com — Photo: President-Elect Barack Obama and Michelle Obama with Barbara Walters.... (more) Obama on Auto Execs' Private Jets: 'A Little Tone Deaf'

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abcnews.go.com - 11/20/2008

Big Three CEOs Flew Private Jets to Plead for Public Funds

— abcnews.go.com — Auto Industry Close to Bankruptcy But They Get Pricey Perk By BRIAN ROSS and JOSEPH RHEE November... 19, 2008— The CEOs of the big three automakers flew to the nation's capital yesterday in private luxurious jets to make their case to Washington that ... (more) Big Three CEOs Flew Private Jets to Plead for Public Funds

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When you’re on your way to ask for billions for your industry …
Sister Toldjah — … is it really a wise move to get to your destination by flying in a private luxury jet? (CNN) — Some lawmakers lashed out at the CEOs of the Big Three auto companies Wednesday for flying private jets to Washington to request taxpayer bailout money. “There is a delicious irony in seeing private luxury jets flying into Washington, D.C., and people coming off of them with tin cups in their hand, saying that they’re going to be trimming down and streamlining their businesses,” Rep. Gary ...

Ford CEO will drive to Washington for auto bailout hearings.
Think Progress — ... criticized for flying private jets to D.C. when they appeared on Capitol Hill a couple of weeks ago. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-NY) commented, “It’s almost like seeing a guy ...

Dodd: Big Three Must Demonstrate Commitment Thursday
News — ... requested. "There is no question that this industry is facing monumental challenges. The failure of any one of these companies could have catastrophic consequences on our nation’s economy which is already mired in a severe recession," Dodd said in a statement released by his committee office last night. Dodd said the three automakers will specifically have to build more fuel efficient cars and do away with "excessive" corporate perks. The Big Three CEOs caught flak last month after flying corporate jets to Washington to ask Congress for bailout money. "But if these companies ...

Flying Coach: Geithner Part Of Growing Bigwig Trend
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — It all started with the Big Three Detroit automakers, when they took corporate jets to Washington to plead for a taxpayer bailout. But now, as profits plummet and cutting costs becomes paramount, shunning conspicuous consumption has become de rigeur. And coach class is the perfect way to show this one's lack of hubris: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, who flew coach this week, has company in new Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, who recently flew economy to Washington D.C. Then there's Senator Bob Corker, Republican of Tennessee, who flew ...

Auto company big-wig uses three private jets for weekend jaunt
Fausta's Blog — Remember the outrage when the three auto company CEOs flew their private jets to Washington? Well, the new head of GM flew three jets, one helicopter, and countless police cars to a Broadway show: How Obamas’ romantic £120 trip to Broadway racked up a £45,000 bill …that’s for three private jets, two helicopter rides, extra planes for security and closing roads for motorcade The romantic jaunt is estimated to have cost the taxpayer more than £45,000 in transport and security costs - ...