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by scottm
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Maybe Obama has this right?
Replies: 1
Views: 1789

Maybe Obama has this right?

EU attacks 'Buy American' clause http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7866900.stm The EU has increased its pressure on the US to reconsider the "Buy American" clause in the $800bn (£567bn) economic recovery package now before Congress. The clause seeks to ensure that only US iron, steel and...
by scottm
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:30 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: H.R. 735 "Rangel Rule Act of 2009"
Replies: 1
Views: 1503

Re: H.R. 735 "Rangel Rule Act of 2009"

Obama's HHS Secretary Nominee (Tom Daschle) Faces Tax Questions http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2009/01/bumps-in-the-ro.html ABC News has learned that the nomination of former Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle, D-S.D., to be President Obama's secretary of health and human services has hit...
by scottm
Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:57 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: H.R. 735 "Rangel Rule Act of 2009"
Replies: 1
Views: 1503

H.R. 735 "Rangel Rule Act of 2009"

IRS Penalties and Interest Eliminated for All U.S. Taxpayers under new “Rangel Rule” Legislation http://carter.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=109658 All U.S. taxpayers would enjoy the same immunity from IRS penalties and interest as House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel (D-NY) ...
by scottm
Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:59 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Hill Republican: Stimulus aids illegal immigrants
Replies: 0
Views: 1930

Hill Republican: Stimulus aids illegal immigrants

Hill Republican: Stimulus aids illegal immigrants http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D960U4HG0&show_article=1 The legislation, which would send tax credits of $500 per worker and $1,000 per couple, expressly disqualifies nonresident aliens, but it would allow people who don't have Social Se...
by scottm
Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:31 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: $335M for STD prevention?
Replies: 0
Views: 1519

$335M for STD prevention?

$335,000,000 FOR STD PREVENTION IN ECONOMIC STIMULUS BILL Wed Jan 28 2009 09:58:30 ET Democrats may have eliminated provisions on birth control and sod for the National Mall in the "job stimulus" -- but buried on page 147 of the bill is stimulation for prevention of sexually transmitted d...
by scottm
Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:40 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Great Wall of Mexico
Replies: 0
Views: 1540

Great Wall of Mexico

PELOSI SAYS BIRTH CONTROL WILL HELP ECONOMY Sun Jan 25 2009 22:13:43 ET Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi boldly defended a move to add birth control funding to the new economic "stimulus" package, claiming "contraception will reduce costs to the states and to the federal government....
by scottm
Sun Jan 25, 2009 8:56 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Obama to Direct Shift in Emissions Regulations
Replies: 1
Views: 1735

Obama to Direct Shift in Emissions Regulations

Obama to Direct Shift in Emissions Regulations http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/26/us/politics/26calif.html?hp President Obama will direct federal regulators on Monday to move swiftly on an application by California and 13 other states to set strict automobile emission and fuel efficiency standards, t...
by scottm
Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Fiat and Chrysler Announce Global Strategic Alliance
Replies: 0
Views: 2045

Fiat and Chrysler Announce Global Strategic Alliance

Fiat and Chrysler Announce Global Strategic Alliance http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20090125-1 Fiat S.p.A., Chrysler LLC (Chrysler) and Cerberus Capital Management L.P., the private investment majority owner of Chrysler LLC, announced today they have signed a non-binding term sheet to establish...
by scottm
Wed Jan 21, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Fiat and Chrysler talks about tech, stock swap: source
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Re: Fiat and Chrysler talks about tech, stock swap: source

Chrysler Exec Says US Treasury Was Aware Of Fiat Plans
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-200 ... 16191.html
A senior Chrysler LLC executive said Wednesday that the U.S. Treasury was aware of planned alliance talks with Fiat SpA (FIAZY) when considering aid to the U.S. auto maker.
by scottm
Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Fiat and Chrysler talks about tech, stock swap: source
Replies: 1
Views: 2240

Fiat and Chrysler talks about tech, stock swap: source

Fiat and Chrysler talks about tech, stock swap: source http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE50I4PN20090119 Fiat is talking with Chrysler LLC about the possibility of giving it access to its technology in exchange for a stake in the U.S. car maker, a source close to the Italian group said on...
by scottm
Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:07 pm
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!
Replies: 11
Views: 6803

Re: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!

I've added a new group of potentials tonight...

http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=1054

I'm going to need more before I can start voting!
by scottm
Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:30 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: MDS HEMI Earns Ward's 2009 "10 Best Engines" Award
Replies: 0
Views: 1846

MDS HEMI Earns Ward's 2009 "10 Best Engines" Award

MDS HEMI Earns Ward's 2009 "10 Best Engines" Award http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20090108-1 Now in its second generation, the legendary 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine has once again earned a place on Ward's distinguished "2009 10 Best Engines" list. Relentlessly delivering powert...
by scottm
Thu Jan 08, 2009 8:33 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!
Replies: 11
Views: 6803

Re: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!

I updated my original post with a link to the photos I have received. http://www.thehemi.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=952 I can't believe this is all that we've mustered up so far? Let's see if photos of the progress stir up any more candidates. Maybe I can go post around and see if I can drum up ...
by scottm
Mon Jan 05, 2009 5:06 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler Dec sales plummet 53 percent
Replies: 0
Views: 2115

Chrysler Dec sales plummet 53 percent

Chrysler Dec sales plummet 53 percent http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D95H6QKG1&show_article=1 AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) - Chrysler says its December U.S. sales plunged 53 percent, blaming a tough economy with driving customers from showrooms. Chrysler sold a total of 89,813 vehicles com...
by scottm
Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: GM and Chrysler to Get $17.4 Billion
Replies: 1
Views: 2376

Re: GM and Chrysler to Get $17.4 Billion

Chrysler LLC Says ‘Thank You’ to America in New Ad That Breaks on Dec. 22 http://media.chrysler.com/newsrelease.do?id=8419&mid=1 * One-page print ad breaks on Dec. 22 in Wall Street Journal and USA Today * Digital ad to run on Web sites starting Dec. 23 Auburn Hills, Mich., Dec 22, 2008 - On be...
by scottm
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:38 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: GM and Chrysler to Get $17.4 Billion
Replies: 1
Views: 2376

GM and Chrysler to Get $17.4 Billion

GM and Chrysler to Get $17.4 Billion http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122969367595121563.html The White House announced a $17.4 billion rescue package for the troubled Detroit auto makers that allows them to avoid bankruptcy and leaves many of the big decisions for the incoming Obama administration....
by scottm
Wed Dec 17, 2008 4:37 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Chrysler Closes All 30 Plants For 1 Month
Replies: 0
Views: 2179

Chrysler Closes All 30 Plants For 1 Month

Chrysler Closes All Plants For 1 Month http://www.click2houston.com/automotive/18301870/detail.html#- Chrysler said it will close all 30 of its manufacturing plants for a month starting Friday. The company needs to match production to slowing demand and conserve cash. Tighter credit markets are keep...
by scottm
Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:59 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: RDP Motorsport builds a 1000+rwhp Challenger
Replies: 1
Views: 2150

RDP Motorsport builds a 1000+rwhp Challenger

Here's a pretty slick setup... 8)

RDP Motorsport builds a 1000+rwhp Challenger
http://www.thehemi.com/news.php?id=20081210-1

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by scottm
Wed Dec 10, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: GM-Chrysler deal on again? GM & Chrysler plan bankruptcy?
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Re: GM-Chrysler deal on again? GM & Chrysler plan bankruptcy?

Deal reached in principle on $15B auto bailout http://apnews.myway.com/article/20081210/D94VQGEO0.html A government "car czar" with the power to force U.S. automakers into bankruptcy would dole out $15 billion in emergency loans to the failing industry under an emerging deal between the W...
by scottm
Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: ** Our 2nd Amendment At Risk **
Replies: 0
Views: 1974

** Our 2nd Amendment At Risk **

Please, please, pass this message along... Dear Fellow NRA Member, In the next few days, you'll receive your new NRA membership card. The moment you receive it, I urge you to validate your new membership card as soon as possible. More than ever, we need you to stand with NRA and fight to save our S...
by scottm
Sat Dec 06, 2008 12:50 am
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: GM-Chrysler deal on again? GM & Chrysler plan bankruptcy?
Replies: 2
Views: 2848

Re: GM-Chrysler deal on again? GM & Chrysler plan bankruptcy?

Chrysler Hires Law Firm Jones Day as Bankruptcy Counsel http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122849949643583239.html Chrysler LLC has hired a prominent law firm to provide counsel on a possible bankruptcy filing, people familiar with the matter said, adding to concerns the auto maker could go into defaul...
by scottm
Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:22 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Daimler and Cerberus spar over Chrysler decline
Replies: 1
Views: 3211

Re: Daimler and Cerberus spar over Chrysler decline

Between Chrysler and GMAC, Cerberus sure does have a lot to lose!
by scottm
Mon Nov 24, 2008 2:23 pm
Forum: (LEGACY) New 5.7L-6.1L-6.4L HEMIs
Topic: Jeep Wrangler JK "SRT8 Edition"
Replies: 0
Views: 2131

Jeep Wrangler JK "SRT8 Edition"

Indian Cars (France)
http://www.indiancars.fr/

Not a factory product, but a 6.1L HEMI swap by Indian Cars in Paris.

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Click on the above image to see the larger version. Very cool Jeep!
by scottm
Sun Nov 23, 2008 8:47 am
Forum: General Hemi Discussion
Topic: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!
Replies: 11
Views: 6803

Re: Submit your photos for a 2010 HEMI calendar!

Thanks for your submissions, folks. Mart, yeah, if we can find some online that aren't copyrighted and they want to allow us to use them, by all means, they need to be thrown into the mix. It's not a "Members of TheHEMI.com" calender specifically -- at least not until we get more folks. :D
by scottm
Thu Nov 20, 2008 12:49 pm
Forum: Mopar News
Topic: Democrat proposes federal stake in Big Three
Replies: 5
Views: 3422

Re: Democrat proposes federal stake in Big Three

An update in progress... Senators announce deal on auto industry aid http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=081120183209.scquwgea&show_article=1 A bipartisan group of senators thrashed out a deal to rescue the ailing "Big Three" US automakers on Thursday after a week-long political sh...