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    Will Congress Save Detroit?

    The CEO's of the Big Three are putting the pressure on Democrats and Republicans. GMAC is running full-page newspaper ads headlining "The Auto Industry Matters" and warning about the ripple effects if plants close and laid off workers can't feed their families or pay taxes.

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

    The CEO's of the Big Three are putting the pressure on Democrats and Republicans. GMAC is running full-page newspaper ads headlining "The Auto Industry Matters" and warning about the ripple effects if plants close and laid off workers can't feed their families or pay taxes. Backed by organized labor, they want a federal bailout, but there's no consensus on how or whether to save them. Democrats, Republicans and the Bush White House may let Barack Obama pick up the pieces, even though GM may go bankrupt before he takes office. With CEO's and labor leaders marching on Capitol Hill, we get a progress report. We also learn about Joe Lieberman's punishment for supporting John McCain.

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    Ford, Chrysler and General Motors: With Hats in Hand
    1. 1:34Paulson Tells Congress the Bailout is Making Progress
    2. 7:20Will Congress Save Detroit?You’re reading this
    3. 41:25Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Brazen Raid
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      David Shepardson

      Reuters

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      Harley Shaiken

      Professor of Labor, UC Berkeley

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      Darren Samuelsohn

      Senior White House Correspondent for Politico

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    Ford, Chrysler and General Motors: With Hats in Hand
    1. 1:34Paulson Tells Congress the Bailout is Making Progress
    2. 7:20Will Congress Save Detroit?You’re reading this
    3. 41:25Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Brazen Raid
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