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Automakers Lobby For Bailout As Congress debates the proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, the Big Three automakers are lobbying for their own massive federal handout. Can Detroit seriously expect to receive a big federal check?

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Automakers Lobby For Bailout

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Automakers Lobby For Bailout

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As Congress debates the proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street, the Big Three automakers are lobbying for their own massive federal handout. Alex Chadwick talks with Jamie Kitman of Automobile Magazine about whether Detroit can seriously expect to receive a big federal check.