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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:20 AM
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An urgent message to GM suppliers

Because our futures are linked, I want you to know that General Motors is doing everything possible to deal with the impact the financial crisis is having on the domestic auto industry. Yet despite our successful efforts to restructure, reduce costs and enhance liquidity, we are facing an uphill battle with the current administration and Congress in securing a bridge loan.
That's why we need your help now. Simply put, we need you to join us to let Congress know that a bridge loan to help U.S. automakers also helps strengthen the U.S. economy and preserve millions of American jobs.
Despite what you may be hearing, we are not asking Congress for a bailout but rather a loan that will be repaid.
The consequences of the domestic auto industry collapsing would far exceed the $25 billion loan needed to bridge the current crisis. According to a recent study by the Center for Automotive Research:
• One in 10 American jobs depends on U.S. automakers
• Nearly 3 million jobs are at immediate risk
• U.S. personal income could be reduced by $150 billion
• The tax revenue lost over 3 years would be more than $156 billion
Discussions are now underway in Washington, D.C., concerning loans to support U.S. carmakers. I am asking you to support this vital effort by contacting your representatives.
Please take a few minutes to call your representatives by dialing 1-866-471-5332. Just state your name and address, and your message will reach your legislators. You can review a script that will help you state your support at gmfactsandfiction.com. Under the "Mobilize Now" section, click on "I'm a Supplier." If you would rather e-mail your representatives, use the link "I'm a Concerned American."
Please share this information with friends and family using the link on the site.
Thank you for helping keep our economy viable.
Sincerely,

Troy Clarke
This is an email the gm sent to me
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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I got the same email.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:34 AM
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More Internet BS.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Related thread?

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/lounge-10/gm-bail-out-19512/
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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More Internet BS.
Nope.

I am on contract to a GM unit. I got it in my corporate e-mail this morning.
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 12:25 PM
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Same here My email has my GM ID #
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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what do you think of the CEO's flying to washington on private jets, while asking for a taxpayer bailout loan?

Pretty ballsy if you ask me. you want to save the Big 3 fire all 3 of them
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 08:49 AM
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Pretty ballsy if you ask me. you want to save the Big 3 fire all 3 of them
Didn't you for get one, namely Ron G?

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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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if this bail out goes through, then the tax payers are responsible for the money given right? then im not paying my car note
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:10 PM
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Will the gov't bail me out? I owe a mortgage and a visa bill and my HHR payment. It will be a lot less than 25 billion, but I'd take .1% of that just to make sure.



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