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Old 12-01-08, 11:06   #247 (permalink)
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Re: Should the government bail-out include domestic automakers?

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Originally Posted by MSOsr View Post
It is my understanding that GM's huge financial burden (its "legacy" obligations) based upon retiree payments, including health insurance, will be turned over to the union in 2010. Removing that horse collar from the company should be enough alone to make it profitable again.

The problem is, GM didn't borrow its credit line when credit was freely available, like Ford did. GM's problem is a lack of cash to make it to 2010, now that the credit lines are no longer available.

Mike
Not exactly. Here is a description of what it is and how it works. Notice it is underfunded.

Should Taxpayers Bail Out GM's Retirees? - TIME
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