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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 2009

Page

9

Obama signals government control over Chrysler and GM

President Obama asserted unprecedented federal control over the auto industry, rejecting GM and Chrysler turnaround plans and demanding new concessions for aid. He announced short term funding, backed new warranties, and outlined conditions for a possible bankruptcy, with Chrysler given 30 days and GM 60 days to revise plans as Wagoner is ousted.

Washington, D.C Barack Obama General Motors Corp Chrysler LLC Obama Chrysler United States of America White House Fiat Spa Rick Wagoner Bush Federal Reserve Fannie Mae Freddie Mac American International Group Michigan

GM CEO signals higher risk of bankruptcy and restructuring

GM chief executive Fritz Henderson on his first day acknowledged a greater chance GM will need bankruptcy reorganization due to Obama administration pressures to remove debt. He cited potential court protection as a possible cushion while preferring out of court restructuring. Henderson said plans aim to win concessions from bondholders and the UAW to secure long term viability.

Detroit General Motors Corp Obama Fritz Henderson Auto Task Force Chrysler LLC Henderson Rick Wagoner Kent Kresa Northrop Grumman Corp Bondhol Ders United Auto Workers Union

Stocks tumble as automakers turnaround plans rejected

Wall Street extends March rally pause after the White House rejected GM and Chrysler turnaround plans and removed GM CEO Rick Wagoner. Dow falls 254 points, S&P 500 and Nasdaq also drop as banks weigh, investors brace for upcoming employment data and earnings. The market had surged 13 days earlier and remains up from March lows.

New York Wall Street White House General Motors Corp Chrysler Rick Wagoner David Katz Matrix Asset Advisors Standard & Poor

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