Nov 17 2008
Should Auto-Makers Get a Bailout?
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During his recent meeting with Bush, President Elect Barack Obama urged him to pass a bailout package for the failing Detroit-based auto industry. Apparently Bush balked at extending any aid beyond the financial sector. American Car sales across the board have plummeted and the industry led by General Motors, Chrysler and Ford, has requested …
During his recent meeting with Bush, President Elect Barack Obama urged him to pass a bailout package for the failing Detroit-based auto industry. Apparently Bush balked at extending any aid beyond the financial sector. American Car sales across the board have plummeted and the industry led by General Motors, Chrysler and Ford, has requested …
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