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Car makers put on push for more loans
by
Jeff Tyler
Nov 6, 2008
Chief executives from General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are on Capitol Hill desperately seeking federal loans. What would happen if lawmakers said no? Jeff Tyler reports on the issues facing the companies as they fight for their lives.
Congressional help for automakers?
by
Steve Henn
Nov 6, 2008
The auto industry wants a lot from Congress, from a cash infusion to help with the GM-Chrysler merger. Steve Chiotakis talks to Steve Henn in Washington, where auto execs are meeting with House leaders.
The new president's unenviable job
Nov 5, 2008
Tremendous economic problems await the new president, from the deficit to unemployment. To find out what President Obama's to-do list is going to look like, we're joined by Washington Bureau Chief John Dimsdale.
Letters: Tinkerbell and a modern pirate
Nov 4, 2008
This week our listeners wrote in about auto-worker benefits, the Great Depression and the darker side of Tinkerbell. Also, abut a pirate who's no Capt. Hook. Kai Ryssdal picks out a few.
Chrysler gas promo out of fuel
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Janet Babin
Nov 4, 2008
Chrysler's promotion to guarantee buyers $2.99 per gallon gas doesn't really sell when national prices have dropped below that number. Janet Babin reports what the auto maker might plan to do instead to help the company.
Big vehicle market not getting bigger
Nov 3, 2008
Ford is aiming to ramp up production of its monster pick-up truck, the F-150, and re-hire 1,000 employees. But Jeremy Hobson reports the move doesn't mean big cars are making a comeback.
Loan not good idea for U.S. car makers
Oct 30, 2008
There's talk of a loan to GM and Chrysler to assist with a merger. But economics correspondent Chris Farrell tells Scott Jagow U.S. auto makers should avoid a government loan and just declare bankruptcy.
For public good, not for profit.
For GM, the bad news keeps on coming
Oct 29, 2008
Merger talks with Chrysler are "progressing," but GM's troubles are not at bay. The automaker announced another global sales drop and reportedly plans to cut back on new car development. Renita Jablonski asks if that's wise.
Is GM too big to fail too?
Oct 28, 2008
GM is back looking for government help, and the automaker says it can't afford to wait this time -- it needs $10 million to merge with Chrysler. Together, the argument is, the two companies can survive. Mitchell Hartman has more.
Government lends a hand to autos
Oct 28, 2008
The government is talking with GM and Chrysler about giving the auto companies some help, but not a bailout. Scott Jagow talks to Nancy Marshall Genzer in Washington about what separates this move from a bailout.