Paul Ryan Statement on GM’s Announcement

October 13, 2008

WASHINGTON – Wisconsin’s 1st District Congressman Paul Ryan released the following statement regarding General Motors’ decision to discontinue production of their current product at the Janesville Assembly Plant on December 23, 2008:

“GM’s decision to end production of their SUVs at the end of this year gets at the heart of our economic crisis. Today’s announcement is disappointing, although not surprising given the drop-off of sales of SUVs. I will continue to do all that I can to support those in our community hit hardest by this loss, as we work to rebuild and revitalize Southern Wisconsin.

“Contrary to headlines I’ve read this morning, it is also critical to note that this accelerated timeline applies only to the current SUV product at the plant. I am encouraged by the tireless work of state, local, and union leaders who have offered a comprehensive incentives package to GM to bring another product to the plant. GM and local officials have continued their dialogue on keeping GM in Janesville, and I am hopeful that their talks will be successful.”

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