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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Today, It's Chrysler... Tomorrow, GM?

    Big banks who've accepted billions in federal bailouts had little choice when President Obama demanded that they take "haircuts" to keep Chrysler in business. But smaller investors, including hedge funds, said no deal, and now Chrysler's reorganizing in bankruptcy court.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Big banks who've accepted billions in federal bailouts had little choice when President Obama demanded that they take "haircuts" to keep Chrysler in business. But smaller investors, including hedge funds, said no deal, and now Chrysler's reorganizing in bankruptcy court.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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