What Will Happen If We Don’t Bail Out the Auto Industry?

By U.S. News Staff

November 18, 2008 RSS Feed Print

Congressional Democrats want to use some of the $700 billion Wall Street rescue to bail out U.S. auto manufacturers and suppliers. The White House and GOP lawmakers say the industry should not get new funds, and many Congressional Republicans have suggested that bankruptcy may be a better option. What will the consequences be if we do not bail out the auto industry? Post your thoughts.

Previously: Will John McCain Be Barack Obama's Ally in the Senate?

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deonnepuma of HI 7:37AM November 12, 2009

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chelsamccl of CT 2:17PM September 01, 2009

All CEO like AIG GM when have problem you ready know what going on , use in your mind change direction quickly Focus dealing that your Job ...you don't see small Technical Problem how your fix problem...your are don't have Focus don't even know what kind the tool....you are don't even see what component fall need to replace....

That you are not Professional Business Management..

Please let me make very clear why you are Panic why you need bail out...

I stand front on you if I can help Gov can fix with out bail out what you are thinking...100%

Show the country show the nation that you are CEO handle dealing any Technical problem

Mr: Obama know Mr: Jose He ready know you can see 10 think but from Public Network can see 100 think

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DavidMua Nguyen of CA 9:38PM April 25, 2009

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