Business
The U.S. government disposed of its remaining $1.28-billion stake in auto lender Ally Financial Inc., resolving the last big bailout from an emergency government program to halt the 2008 financial crisis.
Dec. 19, 2014
Autos
Union workers gather at federal courthouse downtown to voice support for U.S. loans to the auto industry.
Dec. 7, 2008
Lawmakers scrap a vote for $25 billion in aid. Auto execs take heat over private jets.
Nov. 20, 2008
Bush administration officials and auto executives worked Monday to try to seal a deal for a multibillion-dollar industry bailout, amid hopes that the money could be available this week.
Dec. 16, 2008
Steps include letting carmakers delay payments to a retiree trust
Dec. 4, 2008
The White House and Democrats agree to a $15-billion plan, but ‘bailout fatigue’ looms.
Dec. 10, 2008
The White House considers tapping the $700-billion Wall Street aid package to keep the Big 3 afloat.
Dec. 13, 2008
World & Nation
Lawmakers cite the environment, unions and equity for workers at non-U.S. automobile plants in their states.
Nov. 19, 2008
Some say the lifelines are cheaper in the long run. Critics say they reward bad behavior.
Sept. 17, 2008