GM Reports 2.5 Billion Loss and Cash Crunch in 3Q
General Motors posts a 2.5 billion dollar third quarter loss and warns it could run out of cash in 2009 without government aid. It suspends talks to acquire Chrysler, plans 3600 layoffs, and targets 5 billion in liquidity by year end 2009 through cost cuts and asset actions.
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Auto bailout debate heats up as Detroit seeks aid
Aut makers GM Ford and Chrysler press Pelosi and Reid for a 50 billion rescue to cover cash burn and health care obligations for 780,000 retirees and dependents. Analysts warn 2.5 million jobs could vanish if the industry shrinks, while GM suspends talks on a Cerberus deal.
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