Rep. Jackson Lee: Letting Auto Dealers Keep Their Dealerships Open Is A Civil Right

Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) says that the ability for GM and Chrysler auto dealers to keep their dealerships open is a civil rights issue at a news conference where many auto dealers whose dealerships have been closed were present. In recent months, the Presidents of GM and Chrysler have begun shutting down numerous, and sometimes profitable, dealerships (0:23).
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Congress And The Administration Will Work Together To Aid Auto Dealers

Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) says that Congress and the Obama administration have the same objectives in regard to the crisis facing auto dealers (0:26)
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Chrysler Dealers Given 26 Days To Close Shop

Russell Whatley, a Chrysler dealer from Texas, testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation that he was given 26 days by Chrysler to sell his inventory. He went on to comment that such an action would be impossible (0:28)
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