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and the United Auto Workers (UAW) union is being asked to commit hara-kiri in order to let it pass the Senate.

This line is from one of the Republican party talking points being circulated in Washington:

"This is the Democrats' first opportunity to pay off organised labour after the election. This is a precursor to card-check and other items. Republicans should stand firm and take their first shot against organised labour, instead of taking their first blow from it."

The memo avoids addressing the millions of jobs the UAW (and the companies) say will be lost if the money is not forthcoming - but the union is in the spotlight now and things are not going to be pretty.

Meanwhile, and just a bit depressing, surely?

And anyone wondering what the serious questions are would do well to consider .

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