Automakers seek bailout

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Photos of auto CEOs testifying at a Senate hearing while seeking a bailout for their companies -- GM, Ford and Chrysler.

U.S. automakers pleaded with Congress Thursday for an expanded $34 billion rescue package but heard fresh skepticism in a bumpy encore appearance. Here, General Motors Chief Executive Officer Richard Wagoner, right, stands with UAW President Ron Gettelfinger.

This time the auto CEOs drove to Washington in hybrid cars instead of flying in on their corporate jets. Here, GM CEO Wagoner arrives on Capitol Hill.

There was a huge outcry last month when the executives flew costly private planes ask the government to rescue their business. Here, Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Bob Nardelli arrives outside the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., right, delivers his opening statement.

Acting Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, testifies.

Senate Banking Committee member Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, left, greets Wagoner.

Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardelli, right, talks with UAW President Ron Gettelfinger.

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U.S. automakers pleaded with Congress Thursday for an expanded $34 billion rescue package but heard fresh skepticism in a bumpy encore appearance. Here, General Motors Chief Executive Officer Richard Wagoner, right, stands with UAW President Ron Gettelfinger.

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