(AP) -- House Democrats are praising U.S. automakers for rebounding after the bankruptcies of General Motors and Chrysler. Lawmakers have had close views of new cars and trucks built by GM, Ford and Chrysler at the Detroit auto show. The House members say the gleaming electric cars, fuel-efficient sedans and hot-selling trucks vindicate their decision to rescue the car companies.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer says the investment of taxpayersis "paying off." He was joined by members of Michigan's congressional delegation for the second straight year at the auto show.
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi had planned to join Hoyer but canceled after Saturday's shooting of Arizona Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
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