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Wednesday, April 17, 2013  He is visiting with executives of financial institutions, advanced agricultural production, technology companies, and automotive suppliers.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Nexteer Automotive has shipped its 20 millionth electric power steering unit.

Monday, March 14, 2011  Damage could cause disruption in parts and production in U.S.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009  The Obama administration has turned down a request by auto suppliers for an additional $8 billion to $10 billion in aid to help them deal with the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  The economic crisis is delaying, but not stopping progress at Azentek.

Thursday, June 04, 2009  Ford will provide $125 million or more in debtor-in-possesion financing to Visteon as the parts supplier reorganizes under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Michigan officials are asking the White House to help auto suppliers survive a "critical" 60-to-90-day period following a possible Chapter 11 filing by General Motors Corp.

Thursday, May 14, 2009  The domestic auto industry's prolonged struggles continue taking their toll on suppliers. Icon Metal Forming LLC says it's permanently eliminating 140 jobs at its parts plant in Corydon in southern Indiana, about 15 miles west of Louisville, Ky.

Wednesday, May 13, 2009  Auto suppliers are asking lawmakers for federal support, warning that the U.S. supply base could buckle under from the declining fortunes of GM and Chrysler.

Wednesday, April 08, 2009  GM, Chrysler launch supplier support programs backed by $5 billion in government assistance

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  The Michigan House is considering changes to the way the state provides tax credits to auto suppliers so companies can get the money more quickly.

Thursday, March 19, 2009  Local legislators comment on $5 billion credit for auto suppliers.

Monday, March 16, 2009  Auto supplier Visteon says it will not be able to file its annual report on time because of the uncertainty surrounding its ability to keep operating in tough industry and economic conditions.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009  A top Toyota executive says the Japanese automaker is concerned about the fate of 20 percent of its parts suppliers who face a cash crunch because of the sluggish economy.

Tuesday, March 03, 2009  Gov. Granholm has told an auto industry task force that the automakers and parts suppliers are crucial to MI's economy.