Axed dealers' best bet: U.S. aid: House bill shows clout, but restored franchises unlikely

摘要

WASHINGTON - It has been an impressive show of power. But probably the best that rejected General Motors and Chrysler dealers can hope to gain from all the congressional maneuvering on their behalf is federal compensation for lost franchises. The prospect of restoring franchises is much less likely, analysts say. Legislation to reverse thousands of franchise terminations passed the House of Representatives last week. But the bill, aimed at helping dealers jettisoned during the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies, faces tougher going in the Senate. The Obama administration vigorously opposes it as well.