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meganmcardle.theatlantic.com - 12/4/2008
GM goes nuclear
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So GM wants $18 billion just for itself.  Words fail.  Or rather, I don't think I can print the words that immediately come to mind. This is a family blog.  Somewhat to my surprise, the political types tell me this polls very badly outside of Michigan--indeed, the New York Times ...
blogs.wsj.com - 12/3/2008
Deal Journal - WSJ.com : Mean Street: Why GM Is Doomed
— blogs.wsj.com — If you’re a U.S. taxpayer you ought to read GM’s “ Restructuring Plan for Long-Term Viability .”... By the end of next year, you’ll own a good chunk of this company, so you might as well familiarize yourself with what’s going on there. On first read, ... (more) Deal Journal - WSJ.com : Mean Street: Why GM Is Doomed
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theamericanscene.com - 12/4/2008
GM’s Magical Thinking
— theamericanscene.com — I’ve been working my way through GM’s much-heralded restructuring plan that is being submitted to Congress tomorrow.... It’s a lot less work than I thought it might be (though I’m blogging late at night as I’m reading it, so all of my comments are ... (more) GM’s Magical Thinking
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nytimes.com - 12/2/2008
G.M. Asks for $18 Billion as It Tries to Avoid Collapse
— nytimes.com — General Motors said it needed $12 billion in loans and a $6 billion line of credit and... that it will cut jobs, factories, brands and executive pay. > (more) G.M. Asks for $18 Billion as It Tries to Avoid Collapse

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