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online.wsj.com - 11/28/2008
Congress Prepares to Debate Auto Aid
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Congressional leaders were taking the first steps to reconsider an emergency aid package for Detroit's struggling auto makers as the companies work to meet a fast-approaching deadline.
reuters.com - 12/6/2008
White House, Democrats reach deal on $15 billion auto aid
— reuters.com — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Democratic leaders and the White House reached a deal to provide billions of dollars... in relief to the ailing U.S. auto industry, a senior congressional aide told Reuters on Friday. The package, which Democratic leaders hope to ... (more) White House, Democrats reach deal on $15 billion ...

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Congress: The auto bailout
firstread.msnbc.msn.com - 12/4/2008
Congress: The auto bailout
— firstread.msnbc.msn.com — The United Auto Workers announced the union would make major concessions in its contract with US automakers... in order to help the Big Three lobby Congress for bailout money. "The surprising move by the U.A.W. could be a critical factor in the ... (more) Congress: The auto bailout

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corner.nationalreview.com - 12/5/2008
Auto No Go
— corner.nationalreview.com — Detroit, Mich. -- They can't get it done. That is the backroom word on Capitol Hill as... auto executives from the Detroit Three wrapped up a second, and final, day of hearings before the House in attempt to get a $35 billion loan to keep them ... (more) Auto No Go

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The Page by Mark Halperin:  Congress to Reconsider Auto Maker Bailout

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Congress to Reconsider Auto Maker Bailout
The Page by Mark Halperin — ... WSJ: The House Financial Services Committee scheduled a hearing for Dec. 5 at 9:30 a.m. ET to review plans by the Big Three car makers to stabilize their beleaguered companies.       ...

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