This is why I love Shuler, he doesn't vote strictly along party lines and he's a moderate Democrat (like me!). I have agreed with pretty much every vote he has cast so far.
Shuler votes against auto bailout By DOUG ABRAHMS Gannett News Service Rep. Heath Shuler voted against the $14 billion rescue package late Wednesday for two of Detroit's automakers because he said the federal loans would only delay their inevitable restructurings. The House passed the bill 237-170 with largely Democrat support. The measure would create an industry overseer, dubbed car czar, who would lend the money to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC. It also would require the companies to make operational changes to improve the bottom line. Democrats say the carmakers must be given aid while they develop restructuring plans or more jobs will be threatened in the current recession. Shuler of Waynesville was one of only 20 Democrats in the House to vote against it. "There is no question that the U.S. automotive industry is an essential part of our nation’s economy," Shuler said in a statement. "There is also no question that its current business models are not sustainable and the companies must reorganize." The Senate still must approve the legislation that has run into substantial opposition by Republicans. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Thanks for being part of "PoliticalForum" at Google Groups. For options & help see http://groups.google.com/group/PoliticalForum * Visit our other community at http://www.PoliticalForum.com/ * It's active and moderated. Register and vote in our polls. * Read the latest breaking news, and more. -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
