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Democrats Claim Deal on Auto Rescue Bill
Democrats Claim Deal on Auto Rescue Bill
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.
Majority of Public Opposes Auto Rescue
washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from... the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Majority of Public Opposes Auto Rescue
House Passes Auto Rescue Plan
House Passes Auto Rescue Plan
nytimes.com — The fate of the measure remained uncertain because of shaky support among Senate Republicans. >... (more) House Passes Auto Rescue Plan
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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Hot Air » Top Picks — ... Sen. Bob Corker (R., Tenn.) said the White House may have hurt its cause Wednesday. “They probably left with less support than they came in with ,” he said. Sen. Corker suggested that the more rank-and-file Republicans learn about the White House-backed compromise, the less they like it. * “Much of this bill is dictated by the president. It is a ...

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