Archive for August, 2010

Lansing, Mich. Mayor, Virg Bernero: Auto Industry Union Members Have Given Enough up; Wall Street Needs to Give up More

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

RepublicanRanting asked: On Happening Now on FOX, Virg Bernero, the Mayor of Lansing, Mich., goes off on Wall Street and that the Union members at the auto industry have already given up enough. He went on to say that the auto companies should be giving their workers health care, including ...

Auto Industry Bailout linked to Colombia FTA-1/2

Saturday, August 28th, 2010

IWantDemocracyNow asked: White House Denies Attempt to Link Auto Industry Bailout to Colombia Pact The Bush administration is denying reports it wants to link aid to the auto industry to Democratic support for a free trade pact with Colombia. Democratic lawmakers, meanwhile, are preparing to push for emergency legislation to ...

Why are Republicans complaining about lost auto industry jobs?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Joshua H asked: When they fought the auto industry bailout tooth and nail? Hard not to suspect that they're just looking to score.Wood Pellet Stoves

How Does GM’s Bankruptcy Impact Auto Industry?

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

AssociatedPress asked: At some dealerships, cars are still rolling off the lot but they continue to move very slowly. So could a retooled GM actually be good for the auto industry as a whole? (June 1)Tankless Hot Water Heaters

Why should we bailout the auto industry when they didn’t have the foresight of Honda and Toyota?

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Joe S asked: These two companies and nissan included had the foresight to see that people were going to want eco-friendly cars and now the U.S auto industry wants me to bail them out for continually making trucks and not having the foresight to build High MPG automobiles?Wagner Paint Sprayers

President Obama on Stabilizing the Auto Industry

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

whitehouse asked: The President announces that his Auto Task Force has completed its evaluation of General Motors and Chrysler, and gives his response. (public domain)Credit Card Vending Machine

What would the auto industry give back to the government if they get the bail out?

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Lets GOOOO BUFFALO!!! asked: Does anyone know what the auto industry would give to the government in return for bailing them out? Any links would br great.Monorail Lighting Fixtures

In the North American auto industry when did market failure occur?

Friday, August 13th, 2010

MoMo RC asked: Economically speaking when did market failure occur in the North American auto industry for GM, Chrysler, and Ford? My guess is the market failed due to government intervention and people had to pay taxes for the bailout? But I don't know how and if this is even right. Thanks ...

What would be a better alternative to bailing out the auto industry?

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Tara asked: In WWII, the car manufacturers as well as other industries stopped manufacturing their usual products and manufactured war craft instead. Industrial equipment such as that at the automobile factories can be used to manufacture other things. My idea would be to use the money that the ...

Where can I find collection information, in regards to Auto industry standards?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

J C asked: I would like to know if our bank's collection rate, portfolio is better than industry averages, or worse. In particular rates of delinquency for 30-60-and 90 day accounts. This is specifically for the auto industry.Kohler Plumbing Fixtures