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June 17, 2009 -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon today released the following statement on the announcement that Fiat/Chrysler will reopen its Missouri truck plant to produce 2009 and 2010 models:

"I am encouraged that Fiat/Chrysler is planning to reopen its Missouri truck plant on June 29th. This is a step in the right direction.

"My administration has had productive discussions with Chrysler and I will continue to work with the company on finding a way to keep its Missouri plant open for the foreseeable future.

"Missouri is home to the best-trained, hardest-working, most-productive auto workers in America, and my administration is committed to fighting for Fiat/Chrysler's presence here and the jobs that go with it.    » read more »

June 10, 2009 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on Chrysler:

"Today is a landmark day in Michigan and U.S. manufacturing history.

With the approval of the courts and with the participation of new partners, the management and employees of the ‘new' Chrysler can resume the business of designing, engineering, manufacturing, selling and servicing cars and trucks for customers all over the world and help lead our nation toward a new green economy.

I stand with Chrysler employees and their families in celebrating this moment."

Source: Michigan Governor

Robert Kidder to be named Chairman of U.S. Automaker; Sergio Marchionne to Serve as Chief Executive Officer

Auburn Hills, MI and Turin, ITALY – June 10, 2009 – Chrysler Group LLC and Fiat Group announced today that they have finalized their previously announced global strategic alliance, forming a “new" Chrysler that has the resources, technology and worldwide distribution network required to compete effectively on a global scale. The new Chrysler will begin operations immediately.    » read more »

Statement of Adina Rosenbaum, Attorney, Public Citizen* and Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director, the Center for Auto Safety

June 8, 2009 -- "We are extremely gratified that Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has stayed the Second Circuit’s order affirming the approval of the bankruptcy sale of Chrysler under an agreement that would eliminate all current and future product liability claims of people injured or killed by defects in Chrysler vehicles. Justice Ginsburg’s order stays the sale until a further order from her or from the entire Court.    » read more »

January 20, 2009 -- LANSING, MI - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today issued the following statement on the announcement of a new global strategic alliance between Fiat Group and Chrysler, LLC:

"A new global strategic alliance between Chrysler and Fiat will help build a stronger, more vibrant future for the auto industry in Michigan. This new partnership has the potential to protect thousands of jobs, help ensure Chrysler's viability well into the future, and accelerate the production of fuel-efficient and technologically advanced vehicles."

Source: Michigan Governor