Bernanke Opposes Fed Loans for GM, Ford, Chrysler

Washington - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke signaled opposition to extending central bank loans to automakers, saying that would fall outside its traditional duties and suggesting options including a bankruptcy reorganization. [that's what it's for]

(Snip) It’s ''unclear'' whether the companies have strong enough collateral for the Fed to lend to them,

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