Politics | Ford Automakers Will Get Another House Hearing Panel sets Dec. 5 date; Detroit's new plan due next week By Will McCahill Posted Nov 26, 2008 5:25 PM CST Copied In this Nov. 18, 2008 file photo, Ford Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally, left, General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner, right, and Chrysler Chief Executive Officer Robert Nardelli appear on Capitol Hill (AP Photo) A House committee will hear struggling automakers out on their new ideas for federal aid Dec. 5, the Wall Street Journal reports today, with Detroit’s plan due to Congress’ Democratic leaders by Tuesday. Dems say approval of billions in federal funds hinges on making Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler “viable,” and a spokesman says the companies are “working tirelessly.” Read These Next US boat strike in Eastern Pacific leaves survivors. If you're going on a Royal Caribbean cruise, check your dates. Fashion does indeed cycle every 20 years, say mathematicians. After one Duggar arrest this week, yet another. Report an error