Thursday, May 21, 2009

U.S. to Steer GM Toward Bankruptcy - washingtonpost.com

no agreement between the company and the investors who hold $27 billion worth of GM bonds.

But the speed of the government-led transformation has triggered complaints that the rights of investors and dealers are being trampled. Meanwhile, fears that a bankruptcy could lead to cascading business failures are spreading throughout GM's vast chain of suppliers.

"GM now stands for Government Motors," said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.). "While the UAW is cashing in, it's the dealers, creditors and American taxpayers who are being forced to cash out."

U.S. to Steer GM Toward Bankruptcy - washingtonpost.com

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