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The Fall of an Industrial Titan: General Motors Goes Bankrupt
President Obama said today he expects a new General Motors to emerge from the ashes of its historic filing for bankruptcy. Guest host Sara Terry considers a restructured GM, the government's involvement as major stakeholder, and the impact of the failure for auto workers, parts suppliers and dealers? Also, the battle for Minnesota’s still-contested US Senate seat, and a Kansas doctor who provided abortions is murdered at a Sunday church service.
By Sara Terry • • 50m ListenPresident Obama said today he expects a new General Motors to emerge from the ashes of its historic filing for bankruptcy. He also warned that there are more hard times ahead. Guest host Sara Terry considers what a restructured GM will look like, how hands-off the government will be as the company’s major stakeholder, and what the failure means for auto workers, parts suppliers and dealers? Also, the battle for Minnesota’s still-contested US Senate seat. On Reporter's Notebook, anti-abortionists called him “Tiller the killer." Now, Doctor George Tiller, who performed late-term abortions, has been killed.
Banner image: General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson speaks with reporters following an announcement that General Motors Corp., the world's largest automaker for 77 years, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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3 storiesColeman, Franken Back in Court over Minnesota Senate Seat
The battle for Minnesota's still-contested US Senate seat reached the state's supreme court today. Republican Norm Coleman is challenging lower court rulings that upheld a win by Democrat and former comedian Al Franken .
Read the story8 minThe Fall of an Industrial Titan: General Motors Goes Bankrupt
It used to be said that “what’s good for General Motors is good for the country.” Not any more. The car company that muscled its way to becoming one of the largest manufacturers in the world filed for bankruptcy today. It’s the fourth largest bankruptcy in American history.
Read the story36 minThe Slaying of a Doctor and the Anti-Abortion Movement
George Tiller was a doctor who provided late-term abortions. Known as “St. George” by supporters and “Dr. Killer by the anti-abortion movement, he was a frequent target for anti-abortion protests. Yesterday, he was murdered at the church he attends in Wichita, Kansas.
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