NPR told listeners to Morning Edition that Congressional Republicans were "bailout weary," and therefore may oppose the bailout of the auto industry. Not many Republicans have indicated that they intend to oppose any further bailout money be authorized under TARP. It's certainly not obvious that they are weary of bailouts in general. It just seems that they are not anxious to help the auto industry.
--Dean Baker
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