Obama appears at union picnic, asks workers to help resuscitate slumping economy, save jobsCINCINNATI — President Barack Obama declared Monday that modern benefits like paid leave, minimum wage and Social Security “all bear the union label,” as he appealed to organized labor to help him win the health care fight in Congress. Obama says country still faces ‘vast and complex’ economic crisisWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the country still faces a “vast and complex” economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better. Labor Sec’y Solis recognizes joblessness too high, says she sees ’stabilization occurring’WASHINGTON — Labor Secretary Hilda Solis says the Obama administration recognizes that too many people are out of work, saying government officials are working hard to ease unemployment. Ron Bloom Appointed As The Manufacturing CzarThe US President Barack Obama is all set to announce the appointment of Ron Bloom as his Senior Counselor for Manufacturing Policy, the White House sources said. The president will announce the appointment of Ron Bloom in Cincinnati. Obama to address AFL-CIO annual picnic on Labor Day, introduce manufacturing adviserWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is working on Labor Day, speaking to union members in Ohio. Obama to announce manufacturing adviser in Labor Day speech at union picnicWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama said Monday the country still faces a “vast and complex” economic crisis and is pledging to work with business and labor to make things better. Steven Rattner, head of government’s auto task force is leaving; Ron Bloom will replace himWASHINGTON — Steven Rattner, who led the Obama administration’s efforts to restructure General Motors and Chrysler through swift, government-led bankruptcies, plans to depart his post, officials said Monday. AP answers your questions on the news, from a piracy drop-off to recovering auto bailout moneyDramatic pirate attacks were a regular occurrence off the coast of East Africa earlier in the year. So why has piracy fallen from the headlines in recent weeks? Have the attacks suddenly become less frequent? Auto task force: ‘Reasonable scenarios’ where taxpayers might get car bailout money backWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s auto task force told skeptical lawmakers Wednesday the government had no plans to pump more dollars into General Motors and Chrysler and that the public had a “reasonable probability” of getting its money back. Fiat closes deal for Chrysler good assets, clears path for Chrysler to emerge from Chapter 11DETROIT — Italy’s Fiat is the new owner of the bulk of Chrysler’s assets, closing a deal Wednesday that saves the troubled U.S. automaker from liquidation and places a new company in the hands of Fiat’s CEO. Senate panel to question Obama’s auto task force of handling of GM, ChryslerWASHINGTON — Members of President Barack Obama’s auto task force face questions in the Senate Wednesday about billions of dollars in government aid to rescue General Motors and Chrysler and whether taxpayers would eventually receive a return on the money. Supreme Court clears way for Chrysler’s sale to Fiat, rejecting appeal by groupsNEW YORK — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Chrysler’s partnership with Italy’s Fiat, rejecting an appeal by a trio of Indiana pension and contruction funds, consumer groups and others to block the automaker’s sale. Judge lets Chrysler sever ties with 789 dealers and the Supreme Court lets Fiat deal go forwardNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved Chrysler’s plan to terminate 789 of its dealer franchises, and the Supreme Court cleared the way for the automaker’s partnership with Italy’s Fiat, rejecting a plea by a trio of Indiana pension plans and others to block the sale. Judge lets Chrysler sever ties with 789 dealers, Supreme Court to let Fiat deal go forwardNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Tuesday approved Chrysler’s plan to terminate 789 of its dealer franchises, and the Supreme Court cleared the way for the automaker’s partnership with Italy’s Fiat, rejecting a plea by a trio of Indiana pension plans and others to block the sale. Judge approves Chrysler plan to eliminate 789 dealer franchises effective immediatelyNEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge says Chrysler can go ahead with its plan to terminate the franchises of 789 of its dealers. Chrysler dealers plead to keep franchises as Supreme Court knocks speedy case into uncertaintyNEW YORK — Chrysler returned to bankruptcy court Tuesday to get a judge to approve the termination of 789 dealer franchises, while its plan to partner with Italy’s Fiat hung in limbo as the automaker awaited action by the nation’s highest court. Justice’s one-sentence order knocks Chrysler’s speedy bankruptcy process into uncertaintyNEW YORK — Chrysler headed back to bankruptcy court Tuesday to get a judge to approve the termination of 789 dealer franchises, while Chrysler’s plan to become a stronger automaker partnered with Italy’s Fiat awaits action by the nation’s highest court. Justice Ginsburg delays Chrysler sale to FiatWASHINGTON — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Monday delayed Chrysler’s sale of most of its assets to a group led by Italy’s Fiat, but didn’t say how long the deal will remain on hold. Solicitor general files papers urging Supreme Court to oppose further delay of Chrysler saleNEW YORK — Government officials asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to allow the sale of most of Chrysler’s assets to a group led by Italy’s Fiat without further delay. |
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