politicalwire.com - 12/9/2008
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"While a majority of Americans believe that bankruptcy for U.S.
automakers would have a major impact on the economy, they are evenly
split about the prospect of government financial assistance for the big
three," a new CBS News poll finds. "Forty-five percent of those surveyed approve of ...
money.cnn.com - 12/5/2008
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money.cnn.com —
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- A majority of Americans
oppose a bailout of the troubled U.S. auto industry,...
according to a poll released Wednesday. The CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, conducted by telephone on Dec. 1-2 with nearly 1,100 people, showed ...
(more)
61% of Americans oppose auto bailout, poll shows - Dec. ...
politico.com - 12/11/2008
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Progressive Breakfast: Big Meal Coming
LiberalOasis : The Blog —
... of freight rail company Conrail, and seems to consider the Halliburtonization and Blackwaterization of our military as praiseworthy.
The Big Picture: Ford Opts Out?
The politics
Bloomberg quotes Rep. Barney Frank that bill could be signed into law this week, but W. Post notes the Bush White House has not said they will sign.
The Hill finds support and opposition on both sides of the aisle in Congress..
Political Wire flags CBS poll showing public split on the proposal.
Liberals ...
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