Restructuring the Big Three: How far should Obama go?

Sept. 16, 2014 12:29 PM PT

Did the Obama administration overreach by asking for the former GM chief’s resignation? Should the White House intervene in a similar way on Wall Street? Matt Welch and Dean Baker debate.

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Opinion

The Chapter 11 solution

Should Washington have let the automakers have their day in bankruptcy court last fall? Dean Baker and Matt Welch finish their debate.
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Opinion

Obama’s double standard on bailouts?

The administration effectively fired GM’s chief; should Wall Street executives be next? Matt Welch and Dean Baker debate.
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Opinion

Did Obama overreach with GM and Chrysler?

Dean Baker and Matt Welch weigh the president’s actions this week on the restructuring of U.S. automakers.
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