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A more humble collection of auto industry CEOs came calling on Congress today. But the jury's still out on whether their latest proposal will get them the money they need.

Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.

Treasury's $700 billion bailout has gotten most of the nation's attention, but some of the government's lesser-known programs are doing their part to help ease credit as well.

The CEOs of the leading automakers were back before Congress Thursday, arguing for a larger bailout than they asked for just two weeks ago, and hoping to undo the damage they did to their case at the earlier hearings.

The US is set to open lower as stock index futures are flat. Big Three plead in Congress to avoid bankruptcies.

Interest-rate cuts are expected in the United Kingdom and in Europe. Toyota closes a plant in Japan.

Keeping the Big Three carmakers in business is a laudable and necessary goal. But if Congress isn't careful, the bailout may do more harm than good.

A majority of Americans oppose a bailout of the troubled U.S. auto industry, according to a poll released Wednesday.

The first official review of the federal government's $700 billion financial rescue plan said Treasury has yet to address "critical" oversight issues to ensure the plan is working.

The federal government's $700 billion financial rescue plan will get its first official review Tuesday.

On Tuesday the Big Three automakers are expected to present their bailout proposal to Congress. But in the face of sobering November sales figures, can they keep a united front?

Alisa Roth reports.

On Tuesday, the Big Three automakers are expected to present their bailout proposal to Congress. But in the face of sobering November sales figures, can they keep a united front?

Alisa Roth reports.