RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: And when banks pay back money to the U.S. Treasury, it may create an opportunity. Some other businesses say that if the banks are done with the government's money, they would like to hold it next.</s>STEVE INSKEEP, Host: Auto parts suppliers are set to ask the federal government for another eight to $10 billion today. They say they need the money to get through tough times while Chrysler and General Motors go through bankruptcy. Two auto parts makers have already filed for bankruptcy protection themselves.</s>RENEE MONTAGNE, Host: The companies now want President Obama's Auto Industry Task Force to go beyond the $5 billion it committed to keep parts flowing to GM and Chrysler.
Automotive parts suppliers are expected to ask the federal government for another $8 billion to $10 billion Wednesday. They need the money to get through tough times while Chrysler and General Motors go through bankruptcy proceedings.