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  • Bush changes mind, may save auto giants

    12/12/2008 7:04:08 AM PST · by meandog · 441 replies · 9,719+ views
    Politico ^ | | 12/12/08 9:36 AM EST | By MIKE ALLEN
    Bush changes mind, may save auto giants Facing the potential bankruptcy of iconic American firms, President Bush on Friday abandoned his longstanding objection to using using the Wall Street bailout fund to help save G.M., Ford and Chrysler. A frustrated Republican congressional official said: "If only they had said this last week, we could have saved ourselves a full week." Ten hours after the Senate rejected a separate lifeline for the automakers, White House Press Secretary Dana Perino said in a statement it would be "irresponsible" to let the companies crash. So she said Bush will "consider other options," including...