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Auto suppliers to seek billions more federal aid

Jun. 9, 2009
Automotive parts suppliers plan to seek an additional $8 billion to $10 billion in loan guarantees to help them weather a bleak auto sales environment and the bankruptcy court restructuring of major customers GM and Chrysler. The Original Equipment Suppliers...
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