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Democratic Leaders Push to Complete Auto Rescue Plan

Dec. 9, 2008
Senate Democrats said Congress may act on a rescue plan for the auto industry before nightfall, but a Republican leader said he was reserving judgment for the moment.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa