Where Did the Jobs Go?
With our drop in our economy, businesses have pulled back, laying off employees and not rehiring. But, that is not the full story for why there are less jobs now then there used to be.
Posts Tagged Chrysler
07.7.2010
08.4.2009
Reader’s Questions… Has the Cash for Clunkers Program really helped domestic auto sales?
It depends on who you are talking to. Recent reports indicate that Auto Sales for July 2009 (compared to June 2009) did increase, however critics will argue…
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08.4.2009
Reader’s Questions… How are auto sales for the big three compared to last year?
Ignoring the hype around the “Cash for Clunkers” program, auto sales by GM, Chrysler and Ford are…or barely…
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07.7.2009
Reader’s Questions… Since GM and Chrysler went into bankruptcy, how is Ford doing?
While Ford’s U.S. market share has increased over the past few months, the overall sales volume industry wide has fallen by 28% compared to a year ago. Fewer than 5 million vehicles were sold in the first half of 2009. For the month of June, Ford…By contrast, sales for General Motors (GM) reportedly…beat Toyota in U.S. sales for the third consecutive month…sales in China. From January to June…
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06.30.2009
Reader’s Questions… Has the economy improved at all?
Depending on who you talk to, the results are mixed. However while some stats, such as GDP aren’t looking so great, others show some improvement. The following stats are from the U.S. Commerce Department:
During the final three months of the year…
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06.23.2009
Polling Data: 39% Blame Obama’s Policies more than Bush for Current Economic Problems
The latest polling results: Presidential Approval, Economic Stimulus, Taxes, Direction of the Country, Government Spending, National Health Care, GM & Chrysler, North Korea, Troops in Afghanistan, Iran…
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06.9.2009
Reader’s Questions… How many cars and trucks are produced every year?
According to the Int’l Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufactures, worldwide nearly…
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06.1.2009
Transcript: President Obama, June 1st – Obama Motors? … “Executing this plan will require a substantial amount of money that only a government can provide.”
President Obama: Good morning, everybody. Just over two months ago, I spoke with you in this same spot about the challenges facing our auto industry, and I laid out what needed to be done to save two of America’s most storied automakers — General Motors and Chrysler. These companies were facing a crisis decades in the making, and having relied on loans from the previous administration, were asking for more.
From the beginning, I made it clear that I would not put any more tax dollars on the line if it meant perpetuating the bad business decisions that had led these companies to seek help in the first place. I refused to
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06.1.2009
Polling Data: Congress receives its highest approval rating in two years, 23%
The latest polling results on: Congressional/Presidential Approval Ratings, a National Sales Tax, Supreme Court Confirmation, Preference for Lower Taxes and Smaller Government, Direction of the Country, the Economy, a New Korean War and more…
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05.28.2009
Reader’s Questions… With the closing of 14 plants, is GM expected to offer contract buyouts and early retirement offers?
Approximately 61,000 auto workers are expected to receive buyout or early retirement offers from GM. Offers are expected to follow the following break down…
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