Automakers Drop by the White House
The heads of GM, Ford and Chrysler meet with President Bush to discuss their problems, and ask for federal help with trade and health care issues.
STEVE INSKEEP, host:
The business news starts with the Big Three automakers looking for a big assist.
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INSKEEP: Today, President Bush meets at the White House with three of the nation's top automakers. The heads of GM, Ford and Chrysler say they want help in the face of declining sales. They insist they are not asking for a federal bailout, but they do want adjustments to international trade rules and to health-care costs.
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