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Did GOP can auto bailout for political reasons?

By Paul Schmelzer | 12.13.08 | 10:07 am

Thursday’s 52-35 Senate vote on a proposed $14 billion bailout for the auto industry broke down along party lines in Minnesota: Norm Coleman voted against it; Amy Klobuchar for it. The vote on the House version a…

Minnesota delegation mixed on auto bailout

By Andy Birkey | 12.11.08 | 8:20 am

The $14 billion bailout of the auto industry passed the U.S. House on Wednesday by 237 to 170, but the majority of Minnesota’s Congressional delegates voted against it. The bill will give loans to General Motors and Chrysler to…