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Submitted by Sandra Marczewski on December 12, 2008, 4:08 pm.
Remember, President Bush, when you sat down with Rick Wagoner after 9/11 and asked him to help our country? He and the other US automakers did not hesitate to offer our Americans zero percent financing to keep the US economy going. Now when the big 3 need financing ( a loan, not a bail-out) to get them through the credit crisis caused by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, are you going to turn your back on them?
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Submitted by Charity buckley on December 12, 2008, 3:53 pm.
I worked for one of the Big Three for 32 years and was just laid off. Please give the LOANS NEEDED to keep our Big Three from ruin. and what about our manufacturing base in the USA - what will be left if the US auto companies fail? This also is for our NATIONAL DEFENSE. We need HELP NOW.
Submitted by John Greif on December 12, 2008, 3:51 pm.
We must support a Bail out this year. It may be the last thing, and the only Bush is remebered for if he does not act... Its now or never!
Submitted by Jason Coleman on December 12, 2008, 3:46 pm.
You don\\'t have to be a normal everyday working person to understand that allowing the auto industry to fall is practically a sentence to poverty for many. It will touch so many companies that depend on the auto industry as clients; thus, impacting families and their means to live. These smaller suppliers and companies that supply energy, parts, marketing, advertising, printing, call center support that employ our families will also fall. Not only will thousands be out of work, our parents and grandparents who gave blood, sweat and tears to retire with income and medical benefits will have nothing. How will they live and afford medical care? Many families don\\'t have enough to support their households now. A bridge loan to the auto industry is not about them. It\\'s about us--the people. The government is supposed to be for the people. This is your time to show that you really are for the people. Please help.
Submitted by Lisa on December 12, 2008, 3:44 pm.
My whole family has worked for the Big 3 through the years---we all drive Big 3 cars, we have been loyal to the Big 3----we now need HELP. Please give us the LOAN we need, we need HELP.
Submitted by Pat McGarrie on December 12, 2008, 3:42 pm.
My whole family has worked for the Big 3 through the years---we all drive Big 3 cars, we have been loyal to the Big 3----we now need HELP. Please give us the LOAN we need, we need HELP.
Submitted by Pat McGarrie on December 12, 2008, 3:42 pm.
The Big Three need's our country's support now! If not, we haven't begun to see how bleak the future and the economy can get in Michigan and the rest of the country. Is the government prepared to spend a 100 times more in welfare, healthcare and loans to other companies if the Big Three are allowed to fall?
Submitted by Tracey L. Guzman on December 12, 2008, 3:41 pm.
Please use a portion of the original TARP funds to assist automakers in Michigan and other states. Way would the country support Wall Street and they misused the funds allocated to them and the government will not help the automotive plates. If they go under we could all suffer as a county a even grater depression then the last in 1932. Not only the American people will suffer, so will our reputation as a country, which can lead to more terrorist attacks. Making our country very weak and vulnerable. I pray to Jesus that you President BUSH will make the right decision, according to our fathers will.
Submitted by Norma Carlock on December 12, 2008, 3:38 pm.
I think people forget that the FORD Motor Co. created the middle class as we know it today with their fair wage and benefits and the rest of the country\\'s companies followed. It would be a SAD day in our country\\'s history to see these car companies fail. They are the backbone of our country. Even the Japanese followed our lead in creating their own auto companies after the war. The domestic auto companies do built great cars and trucks and have for a long time and we need to get the word out to the rest of America. These are not the same car companies of the 1970\\'s!! We have not had a fair trade policy in this country since the 1960\\'s and these policies have hurt the domestic auto industry. This country needs to be united not fighting against each other like we have seen recently in Congress!! What ever happened to patriotism!!!
Submitted by Janet Baker on December 12, 2008, 3:36 pm.
It will be interesting to see the character of the elected individuals when they start their session in 09. They are due a raise, wonder if they have sense enough to stop it from taking place. Senators seem to have many personal interests instead of what is best for the United States.
Submitted by George Lucas on December 12, 2008, 3:30 pm.
I realize the loss of millions of jobs linked to the auto industry will not touch your family, or those of the senators who voted against the bill, but speaking for my family and hundreds of our friends and neighbors who are about to lose everything, in the name of COMMON SENSE don\\'t allow this disaster to happen!!!
Submitted by David and Linda Disney on December 12, 2008, 3:24 pm.
We are one people why don't we act like it now. What happen with love that we had for each other at 9-11-01
Submitted by Edward rivero on December 12, 2008, 3:23 pm.
If govt do not bail out Auto Industry,it will be disataer for USA. Why help banks and not auto Industry
Submitted by Raja on December 12, 2008, 3:20 pm.
For too long this country had failed to recognize the importance of the automotive industry. It truly "drives" America. It will be a sad day for all states (not just Michigan) if the bailout is not approved. Please keep America moving forward!
Submitted by Brad on December 12, 2008, 3:20 pm.
For too long this country had failed to recognize the importance of the automotive industry. It truly "drives" America. It will be a sad day for all states (not just Michigan) if the bailout is not approved. Please keep America moving forward!
Submitted by Brad on December 12, 2008, 3:20 pm.
Mr. President, Please help bail out the American auto industry! Please loan GM and Chrysler the money needed to stay in business. To have more than one million taxpayers on the unemployment list would cost more than the loan.
Submitted by Richard Titterington on December 12, 2008, 3:16 pm.
The UAW needs to give up the jobs bank and give wage cuts equal to the transplants for the big 3 to become solvent in the long run.
Submitted by Fred on December 12, 2008, 3:15 pm.
For the sake of Michigan and the rest of the nation, please help our auto manufacturers. We need to keep America strong!!!!
Submitted by Lila on December 12, 2008, 3:14 pm.
Please loan GM and Chrysler the money needed to stay in business. To have more than one million taxpayers on the unemployment list would cost more than the loan.
Submitted by Ruth on December 12, 2008, 3:09 pm.
Mr. President, Please help bail out the American auto industry!
Submitted by Steve Koch on December 12, 2008, 3:07 pm.
I cannot believe what is happening in the state of Michigan right now. Without the help of our country's political power, Michigan will be the first to hit bottom, but the rest of our states will soon follow. What a sad, sad position we are all set up for. Our government was more than willing to help the banks. Without their help with manufacturing, the banks will end up in bankruptcy also.
Submitted by Jo on December 12, 2008, 3:06 pm.
The big 3 should definitely get the loan as there are 2 many people that will be left without jobs. The economy is bad enough as it is without more people out of work not to mention there will be more crime as people will not let there family's starve.
Submitted by sarah marvel on December 12, 2008, 3:05 pm.
Please urge legislators on both sides of the aisle to provide a "hand-up" to the vital domestic auto industry. Not only is this a centerstone of American manufacturing, but has proven to be the impetus of economic stimulation in the past. This was clearly demonstrated with the tooking up for WWII production, and to a lesser extent, with the stimulus started by GM to calm public economic paralysis immediately following the attacks on 9-11.
Submitted by John Ferrol on December 12, 2008, 3:04 pm.
Save Detroit!
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Submitted by Laurence F. Schehr Sr. on December 12, 2008, 2:32 pm.
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Submitted by pat stroble on December 12, 2008, 2:31 pm.
Thanks for backing the Big 3 loan. So many people in Detroit and the country depend on the automotive market for their livelihood it is hard to believe that the Senate would deny this money. We are all tied to the Big 3 in one way or another from the union worker to the dish washer at the local resturant. Matt Spinelli Itochu Automobile America Inc. Farmington Hills, MI USA
Submitted by Mathew Spinelli on December 12, 2008, 2:30 pm.
anyone connected in anyway to the auto industry, including retirees, should send all 2008 and 2009 income tax directly to the auto industry. Let the government bail themselves out. They get a much better retirement than we do.
Submitted by Marj on December 12, 2008, 2:23 pm.
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Submitted by Mrs. Tamara M. Smith on December 12, 2008, 2:16 pm.
Please use a portion of the original TARP funds to assist automakers due to the impact an automotive industry failure or bankruptcy would have on banking. The immediate economic crisis confronted by the domestic automotive industry is directly caused by and related to the financial/credit crisis. While the cause of the crisis is being debated, no one has argued that the domestic automotive companies created this crisis. In fact, the domestic automotive industry has been undertaking significant restructuring efforts to create a globally competitive industry. This immediate credit crisis has impaired the ability of the domestic automotive manufacturers to maintain a successful restructuring effort. The cost of inaction that would hurt many families and undermine our country’s economic recovery far outweighs the costs related to supporting an industry that touches every district in every state of the nation. Immediate governmental support in the short-term is essential to restoring confidence in the market so that suppliers are willing to build, dealers are willing to order and consumers are willing to buy. The domestic automotive companies are committed to a restructuring effort that will make the industry globally competitive. The transition to advanced technology vehicles which will reduce our impact on the climate as well as our dependence on foreign energy is one that is supported by all Americans. Such a transition is costly, but there is a widespread consensus between government and industry that it is in the national interest. Every segment of the U.S. automotive industry – automobile manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and auto-finance companies – is experiencing devastating effects from the global financial crisis The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), the government agency that insures private-sector pension plans, could face the assumption of significant additional liabilities should Chrysler, Ford or General Motors face liquidation. The Center for Automotive Research has recently conducted studies on the consequences of an automakers failure. They project a toll of up to 2 percent of gross domestic product. David Cole, Chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, says that, “The hit to the economy is $200-$300 billion.” Just do it.
Submitted by Maureen Edson on December 12, 2008, 2:13 pm.
Historians will look back on this time as all historians due, with a different viewpoint and a more balanced view because of hindsight. Mr. President, I feel history will define you in a different more blanced light in that hindsight will allow a more balanced view. Sir, you have an opportunity to make a decision that will alter the course of our nation. These types of decisions are never easy and are the type that few of us have the strength to make on a daily basis. The economic lives of people you care about, fellow Americans are hinging on your decisions these next few weeks. I hope and pray that you will be guided in a wise decision in allowing for aid to the auto industry, endearingly referred to as \\"the Big 3\\" Please Mr. President, find the strength to make this decision and save an industry that has woven itself into the fabric that is America.
Submitted by TMD on December 12, 2008, 2:11 pm.
The Auto Industry problem does not just affect Michigan. This will have an impact on the entire country. The US Auto Companies cannot go into bankruptcy, because who in their right mind would buy a brand new car from them? President Bush, please do one last good thing for this country before you leave office.
Submitted by Gwen on December 12, 2008, 2:09 pm.
Don't let us down. Help the Big 3 like you helped AIG and failing banks. There were no strings attached or accountablity for them. Aren't we all in this together? Do the right thing now before it is to late.
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Submitted by Clark Acton on December 12, 2008, 2:08 pm.
If the financial companies can get help, why not the big 3? Aren't we all created equal? Than do the right thing, give the big 3 the loan.
Submitted by Jane on December 12, 2008, 2:04 pm.
If the financial companies can get help, why not the big 3? Aren't we all created equal? Than do the right thing, give the big 3 the loan.
Submitted by Jane on December 12, 2008, 2:04 pm.
Please urge legislators on both sides of the aisle to provide a "hand-up" to the vital domestic auto industry. Not only is this a centerstone of American manufacturing, but has proven to be the impetus of economic stimulation in the past. This was clearly demonstrated with the tooking up for WWII production, and to a lesser extent, with the stimulus started by GM to calm public economic paralysis immediately following the attacks on 9-11.
Submitted by John Ferrol on December 12, 2008, 2:03 pm.
All this is, is a loan. Period. Give it to them.
Submitted by Carl Perry on December 12, 2008, 1:51 pm.
We urge President G. W. Bush to pass the loanto the Big 3 now. PLEASE help our state and OUR USA. This will effect the whole US either way. Thanks so much.
Submitted by Susan Pitser on December 12, 2008, 1:48 pm.
Everyday I listen to people calling into the morning talk shows on the radio. I hear grown men and women crying because they don\\'t know how they\\'re going to survive. Hasen\\'t Detroit suffered enough setbacks?
Submitted by John on December 12, 2008, 1:47 pm.
We need to help the BIG 3--Period! What is the government waiting for? Why are they giving our BIG 3 such a hard time with a LOAN and then turnaround and give money to other companies with no business plan or questions! I don't understand our government, but really who can! They're only about making the rich richer and the poor poorer! Bottom line is that they need to do something about this NOW, before we're all out of a job! Haven't they ever heard of the DOMINO effect!
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Submitted by Kathryn Weber on December 12, 2008, 1:38 pm.
If Washington wants concessions let them lead the way & take a pay cut to start the Ball rolling. Better Yet let us people adjust pay scale for them & answer to us as how they can make our country a more robust & viable nation. If they can't then make them work for $1 a year. They vote for raises for themselves this is wrong & needs to be regulated!!!!!!!!
Submitted by John Getz on December 12, 2008, 1:16 pm.
How much money can we get to help the BIG 3 if we just say, "Forget you Senators", and just pass the hat amongst TRUE Americans. I'm am ashamed of the Government of this country the last decade or so. Shame is the name, and greed is the game. Those guys on Capital Hill are ignorant and should be replaced, liked burned out light bulbs. Support the Big 3 and get rid of the foreign competition....send them packing.
Submitted by Linda Santarossa on December 12, 2008, 1:15 pm.
HELP THE AUTO INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO KEEP PEOPLE WORKING. It's a difficult time - and I believe the only solution is to keep as many people working right now. We can work on fixing the other problems with industry later.
Submitted by Marilyn Smith on December 12, 2008, 1:07 pm.
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Submitted by Ron and Carol Kotz on December 12, 2008, 1:05 pm.
You supported the banks that created most of the mess that we are in with hundreds of billions of dollars with no questions asked. Now you need to support the jobs of the Auto Industry with a LOAN to keep our country going.
Submitted by RJD on December 12, 2008, 1:03 pm.
The Congress didn't have a problem giving billions to the banks without restrictions, but the auto industry has to crawl for a loan, Help them out
Submitted by Evelyn Sturgell on December 12, 2008, 1:02 pm.
I can not imagine what will happen to our country if we allow the auto industry to fail. I urge President Bush to please save America now. This could be his most important legacy.
Submitted by Doris Alpert on December 12, 2008, 12:45 pm.
I SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT LOAN TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY.
Submitted by CSR on December 12, 2008, 12:41 pm.
It's high time we support the US car companies and give them a hundred billion in loans to make them survive the future, the financial institutions are what caused the problems, don't make the car companies pay for their mistakes.
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Submitted by Jerry Czernel on December 12, 2008, 12:31 pm.
Michigan will drag the country into a DEPRESSION if the big three do not get the billions they need. You didn't hold the banks accountable for sqaundering the billions you gave them. Hold the big three accoutable and give them the $$ they MUST HAVE
Submitted by Greg Knapp on December 12, 2008, 12:26 pm.
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Too bad Mr. Shelby never read Kennedy's "Profiles in Courage", in which reelection was not more important than the good of the U.S.A.
Submitted by Alan Thebert on December 12, 2008, 12:06 pm.
The banks and insurance companys had to be propped up to maintain the economy The auto industry must have their loans, not bailouts, to preserve millions of jobs in the economy. The senate was very short sighted to withhold support. Please help them.
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I can't bear the thought of the next presidential limousine being a Mercedes or Lexus, chauffering the president around for all the world to see.
Submitted by Jerry on December 12, 2008, 11:56 am.
I cannot believe that our Washington Representation is so short sighted not to see that not helping GM/Ford/Chrysler will have a devastating domino effect. While Chapter 11 will allow the Figure head company to continue, it could cause financial devastation for the tier one suppliers and beyond. Chapter 11 allows them to not pay their suppliers. Without these payments, which will be huge, they will not be able to meet expenses and most likely file chapter 11 themselves along with their suppliers following suit. The pyramid of financial collapse will ultimately cost taxpayers much more than the loan requested.
Submitted by C. Hayden on December 12, 2008, 11:54 am.
I voted for you Mr Bush twice because of moral issues. Before I voted democratic for 55 yrs. The moral thing is to help people please vote for auto industry.
Submitted by Betty Lee on December 12, 2008, 11:49 am.
NOW EVERY ONE CAN KISS GEORGE BUSHES ASS, TO SIGN THE AUTO BAILOUT, AND I HOPE HE DOSES. AFTER YEARS OF GODDAMNING HIM, NOW WE NEED HIM.
Submitted by BOB on December 12, 2008, 11:45 am.
Give the auto makers the loan provided the auto makers and just not the union re-align the wages in the near future to provide insentives based on performance of quality related to sales and performance of their product...Also ask what our representatives are willing to give up in their pay and benefit packs to drop them back to the 1980 and 1990 levels and not be able to vote themselves in a pay raise when ever they feel it necessary....and maybe they would give up some of their limo service and start driving some down to earth cars like normal people,like maybe an Chevrolety Impala or Ford Focus...
Submitted by Rudolf F. Hansut on December 12, 2008, 11:45 am.
Our country needs you to do the right thing. Please help the auto companies. We voted for you-now you vote for us.
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Without the loan, everyone will suffer, President Bush do the right thing.
Submitted by Jeff Hoffman on December 12, 2008, 11:37 am.
I support the help for the American auto industry.
Submitted by Tom Little on December 12, 2008, 11:37 am.
I think the companies should be saved because they provide jobs for people- but major restructuring needs to take place and the unions should go.I am for Pres. Bush helping them but with these things in mind when giving them the loan.
Submitted by Susan Morris on December 12, 2008, 11:36 am.
cool website, never been here before,,
Submitted by James Schartz on December 12, 2008, 11:35 am.
All the congress and senators were elected to support the views,opinions and to help the majority. So, my questions why are they not thinking of the average American when making decisions. If it wasn't for the American car co.s where would are country be? Where would all the foreign car co's be?? Not here!!! It won't only be a collapse of the car companies, it will be the collapse of the this country. President Bush, please make the american people 1st and make this loan happen. I beg of you.
Submitted by Judy on December 12, 2008, 11:35 am.
If a bailout doesn\\'t affect or help the American public, there\\'s no sense in it. The Auto bailout affect each and everyone of us in one way or another. It\\'s a no brainer that our government should make it happen. This could be the most important thing the Bush administration has done for our American citizens in the last 8 years.
Submitted by Ken L. Sims on December 12, 2008, 11:22 am.
Thank you!
Submitted by roy on December 12, 2008, 11:22 am.
The Southern Republican Senators are certainly not looking at the big picture and may be responsible for turning this recession into a depression world wide, if Bush doesn\\'t release the funds immediately needed to keep our Michigan and Ohio economies going. The UAW needs to also give a little more than they already have before 2011 to show they are doing their part. I\\'m sure a deal can be arrived at that all parties can live with.
Submitted by Lynn Jacobson on December 12, 2008, 11:15 am.
The government got us into theis financial mess NOW they must step up to the plate and proved the much needed loans to the automobile industry.
Submitted by Samuel Brabant on December 12, 2008, 11:14 am.
I can\\'t believe that these people can\\'t or won\\'t see how this will effect so many more people not just the car companies if they do not give this loan to them. Do you think people want to worry how they are going to fed, house and clothes their families? Most people want to work and support our society!
Submitted by Josephine on December 12, 2008, 11:07 am.
I just can't understand why our government is playing this game with every Man, Woman, and Child in this country. What ever the Detroit Auto Makers need we should give them, I see nothing but childish greed in the hearings I have been watching. On a added note our law makers should charge the same tariff on imports as what the auto makers have to pay to export. In the name of home land security they should round up all the members of government that voted down the auto makers bridge loan and everyone of them should be fired.
Submitted by Dave Priebe on December 12, 2008, 11:03 am.
There is no doubt in any of our minds that the Auto Bailout MUST happen. Congress get with it!!!!
Submitted by C. Oravec on December 12, 2008, 11:02 am.
I just can't understand why our government is playing this game with every Man, Woman, and Child in this country. What ever the Detroit Auto Makers need we should give them, I see nothing but childish greed in the hearings I have been watching. On a added note our law makers should charge the same tariff on imports as what the auto makers have to pay to export. In the name of home land security they should round up all the members of government that voted down the auto makers bridge loan and everyone of them should be fired.
Submitted by Dave Priebe on December 12, 2008, 11:02 am.
I want to get to the vote4biz a little easier without having to stop and do this.
Submitted by Judith G. Sturm on December 12, 2008, 10:53 am.
President Bush, please be kind and do the right thing.
Submitted by billie ann shuk on December 12, 2008, 10:49 am.
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Submitted by Dave Priebe on December 12, 2008, 10:43 am.
Yes. I am voicing my opinion on the bailout. GET IT DONE!. We can give money (far more than what the auot industry has asked for) to Citibank, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac etc. Now help your own! I will look closely to our Senators and whom I hope people will not put back in office after this back turning on our livelihood. I may live in the suburbs but we are considered rural out here in Springfield Township. My manufactured home is in need of repairs but the government isn't helping me on that either.
Submitted by Pam Matteson on December 12, 2008, 10:33 am.
Yes I\\'m responding to the bail out, I hope the president does the right thing for all the different people that will be affected by the bailout. Alot of jobs will be lost, not only auto but in other areas.
Submitted by Sandra Crump on December 12, 2008, 10:25 am.
I SUPPORT THE GOVERNMENT LOAN TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY. GREAT WEBSITE! THANKS!
Submitted by MARTA BRUTTELL on December 12, 2008, 10:13 am.
I support the Government loan to the auto industry. You cant't compare american auto industry to the the foreign auto industry. If the american auto industry go down it will effect everyone.
Submitted by Remona Watkins on December 12, 2008, 10:05 am.
I live in the 12th district which is Rochester Hills. We support the auto industry. I was wondering what Senator Michael Bishop is doing to support the auto industry. I have not seen him in the news. I want to know what he is doing and how we as residents in michigan can help.
Submitted by Patricia Knoblock on December 12, 2008, 8:24 am.
Great Site!
Submitted by Art Babian on December 11, 2008, 4:40 pm.
Excellent website. Thanks for trying to get Congress of their buts and save the car companies
Submitted by Gail Shaw on December 11, 2008, 2:59 pm.
The few who are being heard on the T.V. daily are painting a picture of the U.S. auto industry of 20-30 years ago. Did they make mistakes, Yes. The cars and trucks that U.S. Companies are making now, compare with any brand. You notice that the so called experts who are speaking all the rhetoric are in areas (states) who either have foreign brands, or no auto companies in their state. They are the so called experts! Listen to the industry people like David Cole, Mike Jackson (Auto Nations) people who know exactly what is going on, and are they on the right track to recover and make better products in the future.
Submitted by Bill Sinzheimer on December 11, 2008, 2:08 pm.
I support the Government loaning money to the automakers in this situation.
Submitted by Mary Ellen Sands-King on December 11, 2008, 2:08 pm.
I support the Government giving money to the auto makers!
Submitted by Kimberly Lunsford on December 11, 2008, 1:53 pm.
I would hate to think that the Government would not "want" to help the Auto industry at a time when they (we) most certainly need help. From what I understand, it's not a "give" but a "loan." I can't understand why the Government would assist Wall Street, the banking industry w/o all of this fuss and from what I've read, there was no "person-in-charge" to see if the monies were spent the way it was supposed to be. Guess that's why they all took trips, huh? I don't want to think about what would happen if the industry came to a devastaing halt @ this time in our lives. Concerned American (Detroiter as well)
Submitted by Sheila on December 11, 2008, 1:50 pm.
terrific!
Submitted by Katrina Haynes on December 11, 2008, 10:30 am.
If the Auto Industry goes down then everyone is affected not just the workers of the plants. The Banks, Mortgage Companies, Hospitals, Day Care, Residential Property Values etc. etc. etc
Submitted by Kim Banks on December 11, 2008, 8:26 am.
Please assist our state by providing the auto industry with the support they need.
Submitted by Jamie on December 11, 2008, 7:24 am.
This is a great upgrade - creative, intuitive and easy to navigate. Nice job!
Submitted by Gordon Cole on December 10, 2008, 6:48 pm.
It has a great look and feel, easy to navigate and engaging to look at. Great job!!
Submitted by Dani Lambert on December 10, 2008, 6:25 pm.
Very impressed! Easy to navigate!
Submitted by Maxine Graff Goodman on December 10, 2008, 6:09 pm.
I normally utilize the Fusion website but when I receive the email to try out the chamber site. I did so with no hesitation. I don't know what the website looked like before but it's great now. All the links are very accessible. New Fusion Member
Submitted by LaTisha L. Tippett on December 10, 2008, 12:45 pm.
I am a regional Hotelier and found the site to work for me.
Submitted by George Barbour on December 10, 2008, 12:19 pm.
Have to go back and revisit. The pop-up presented before I could view the site.
Submitted by MA on December 10, 2008, 11:44 am.
I can't comment on the site until I get the opportunity to look at it. This "pop up" came up as soon as I opened the link to the new site. I will look into it further and send you my comments.
Submitted by Jim Watry on December 10, 2008, 10:32 am.
I think it's Great!
Submitted by Shawna Peplinski on December 10, 2008, 10:11 am.
I think it looks very nice. The survey came-up too soon to experience the new site completely, so it's hard to say anything yet. But, just by quickly seeing the new site, I like it.
Submitted by Stephanie Pegg on December 10, 2008, 9:58 am.
please goverment, don't let the USA down...help Detroit. God bless the USA.
Submitted by febles on December 10, 2008, 9:57 am.
we need to keep the auto industry runnning it affect more thanmichigan it affects othe states too
Submitted by erica resch on December 10, 2008, 9:48 am.
Very User-Friendly. Good Job
Submitted by Michael Moton on December 10, 2008, 9:28 am.
The website looks great!!!! It\\\\'s very user friendly and the layout and functionality is awesome. The spell check feature in this form is greatly appreciated as well!! Great Job DRC!!
Submitted by Ann on December 10, 2008, 9:10 am.
I like it. I am not a big website user, so I am not a good one to ask. However, appears to be laid out logically and professionally prepared.
Submitted by Rob Dutkiewicz on December 10, 2008, 8:36 am.
give someone a chance to digest the material first
Submitted by Jerry on December 10, 2008, 7:59 am.
This pop-up came up before I could click on anything!!!!! Why annoy people before they buy??? The Web user of 2009 is much more sophisticated than 2003!
Submitted by name on December 10, 2008, 6:19 am.
Please help Detroit.
Submitted by V.Tesho on December 10, 2008, 4:53 am.
looks good
Submitted by mike ward on December 9, 2008, 11:12 pm.
Well done. Load time was a little long but I like the easy navigation.
Submitted by Kieth Cockrell on December 9, 2008, 10:55 pm.
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Submitted by name on December 9, 2008, 9:51 pm.
I think it looks good...the survey came-up too soon to experience the new site completely. But, I'm sure the new site will be much much better than the old one.
Submitted by Al Pacha on December 9, 2008, 6:55 pm.
It was so quick I did not get a good look
Submitted by Gerald L. Scruggs, Sr. on December 9, 2008, 4:46 pm.
LIKE NEW FORMAT MORE THAN OLD-EASIER TO NAVIGATE
Submitted by BARRY MURPHY on December 9, 2008, 4:42 pm.
Yes Yes Yes. I found what I was looking for. I learned of new resources and I found direction to solutions to my problems. DRC does it again! This time I feel that it is done right, bigger than ever! Spell check would be nice but not necessary.
Submitted by T.Smith on December 9, 2008, 4:36 pm.
Looks GREAT! Much more user-friendly and attractive.
Submitted by M. Valenti on December 9, 2008, 4:20 pm.
Loan the money. Thank you
Submitted by Gary Lieberman on December 9, 2008, 3:38 pm.
Nice Job....
Submitted by Jeffrey Watson on December 9, 2008, 3:14 pm.
Great Job!!!
Submitted by John King on December 9, 2008, 3:11 pm.
nice! very easy to navigate and search from the home page.
Submitted by Karen Downard on December 9, 2008, 3:09 pm.
Very nice in general - I liked the ease of "flipping" pages. Perhaps because I'm an LD graduate, I'm sorry to see it so many layers down - it is one of the way non-business people like me interact with the Chamber and perhaps should be a bit closer to the top. Also I spotted some typos as I flipped through - another spellcheck would be good.
Submitted by Margaret Winters on December 9, 2008, 3:00 pm.
The Detroit Chamber is proactive and reaches out to everyone in the region. I fully support the your intiatives.
Submitted by Joseph P. Derderian on December 9, 2008, 2:54 pm.
I believe the aesthetic is great, however, there are many typographical errors which take away from the great content.
Submitted by Stephanie on December 9, 2008, 2:46 pm.
good job!
Submitted by Elizabeth Moore on December 9, 2008, 2:43 pm.
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Submitted by Katrina on December 9, 2008, 2:26 pm.
Love it!! Easy to navigate
Submitted by Rebecca Wozniak on December 9, 2008, 2:20 pm.
a nice improvement, keep up the good work.
Submitted by CHERYL FREY on December 9, 2008, 2:15 pm.
Nice job.
Submitted by Myrna Wilson on December 9, 2008, 2:15 pm.
Great job! Very user friendly!
Submitted by Rebecca Destefanis on December 9, 2008, 2:13 pm.
Great
Submitted by Robert Lalicki on December 9, 2008, 2:12 pm.
Cogratualtions.... It and to think it only took 6 years.
Submitted by name on December 9, 2008, 1:28 pm.
Rock on
Submitted by james on December 9, 2008, 11:47 am.
LIKE IT!!!!!
Submitted by Harriet on December 9, 2008, 11:44 am.
cool
Submitted by roy on December 9, 2008, 11:21 am.
Looks great!
Submitted by Victoria Adams on December 9, 2008, 11:17 am.
Congratulations on the new site! Very exciting!
Submitted by Kat on December 9, 2008, 11:10 am.
Great work on the website!
Submitted by Gail Torreano on December 9, 2008, 11:10 am.
This site is working so much better now. Thanks for all your hard work everyone!
Submitted by Alan on December 8, 2008, 6:36 pm.
Wow! What an improvement. Everything seems so much easier to find.
Submitted by Stan on December 8, 2008, 6:33 pm.
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