Bankruptcy or Bailout for Automakers?

The chorus for an auto industry bailout is building, and the Senate took up the issue of a $25 billion emergency loan for automakers, to be paid for out of the $700 billion economic rescue package. General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, who, earlier this month, made an urgent plea to lawmakers for cash, say they need a government lifeline to survive. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Saturday that House leaders would secure aid for the auto industry, "to ensure their long-term economic... Full Story