Auto Bailout Package in Peril

Auto bailout package in peril in Congress as Senate Republicans voice strong opposition.

By: Associated Press | News Channel 7
Published: December 10, 2008

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WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans say they have grave
concerns about the agreement between congressional Democrats and
the Bush White House to speed billions of dollars to struggling
U.S. automakers.
Sen. George V. Voinovich, a Republican from Ohio and a leading
supporter of the emergency measure, says it doesn't have the
necessary Republican votes to pass Congress.
Administration officials who were dispatched to Capitol Hill to
sell the agreement got an earful of criticism from GOP senators
during a closed-door luncheon.
The revolt came as the House began procedural votes on the
package. Democrats are pushing to pass it this week.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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