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POPSPelosi and Reid Tell Detroit What They Want Democratic leaders outline specifically what they want GM, Chrysler, and Ford to include in their plans for viability and accountability, if they are to receive taxpayer money for emergency assistance. The Big Three are expected to reply to Congress by Dec. 2.
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POPSChicken a la Detroit The White House and congressional Democrats seem to be playing chicken over a bailout for the auto industry. The WH wants to cut some of the strings on $25 billion in loans that can go to the Big Three fairly quickly. Dems say the WH has the power to give the auto industry a portion of its $700 billion TARP funds immediately. The unknown variable: will a bankruptcy filing by any of Detroit's Big 3 tip the recession into an even deeper downturn? Is that a risk the government should take right now? Do you think Washington should give Detroit a lifeline? Post your comments below.