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Does GM Stand For Government Motors?

by Scott Horsley, NPR
June 2, 2009

General Motors says it's confident it can steer a course through bankruptcy court and emerge as a leaner, more competitive automaker. The company filed for bankruptcy protection Monday. The federal government is helping GM with another $30 billion in aid. That will make the government the company's majority shareholder.

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  • Morning Edition, June 2, 2009
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