Restructuring

The World

Auto industry back in the spotlight as Obama steps up and Wagoner steps down

Global Politics

The Obama administration unveils its restructuring plan for the troubled auto industry today, and in a surprise move, GM’s Chief Executive Rick Wagoner will be stepping down. We talk with the New York Times’ Micheline Maynard and Sheryl Gay Stolberg.

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