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Whatever Happened to Buying American?
Julie Halpert 8/20/2009 12:00:00 AM
When Julia Reusch of Blue Bell, Pa., decided to trade in her 1999 Ford Explorer as part of the cash-for-clunkers program, she nixed the idea of purchasing another Ford product. "I didn't feel compelled to buy American, given my experience with the Ford," says the 28-year-old who noted that her Explorer was problematic even when it was new. Instead, she opted for a Toyota Prius. After only a week, she's hooked. "It's wonderful. I love it," she says.
BUSINESS
The TARP Teams
4/17/2009 12:00:00 AM
Wasn't it just yesterday that no one thought anything of a pro sports venue slapping the name of a big bank or auto company over its door? Purists cringed a little, but they got used to it.
BEYOND THE BAILOUT
It’s Still The Motor City
Jennifer M. Granholm 4/4/2009 12:00:00 AM
In the 20th Century, the road to the American Dream began in Michigan. Our state not only put the nation on wheels, but well-paying jobs in the auto industry helped create the broad middle-class prosperity that made our country the envy of the world.
OPINION
Electric (Motor) City
Jennifer M. Granholm 3/31/2009 12:00:00 AM
In the 20th century, the road to the American Dream began in Michigan. Our state not only put the nation on wheels, but well-paying jobs in the auto industry helped create the broad middle-class prosperity that made our nation the envy of the world.
FACTCHECK.ORG
Year-end Whoppers
Brooks Jackson 12/26/2008 12:00:00 AM
Consider some of the bogus claims we've debunked just since Election Day:
MONEY CULTURE
Detroit's Delusion
Daniel Gross 12/3/2008 12:00:00 AM
Here we go again. The CEOs of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are headed back to Washington to ask for Congressional help. But this time, they're driving instead of flying their corporate jets. And this time they've submitted detailed business plans describing how they would use some $34 billion in taxpayer loans to tide them over for the next few years. Ford CEO Alan Mulally has made a video.