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 Mark Sanchez hospitalized after stabbing. A Delta flight got wild with an allegedly unruly passenger. A naughty rabbit kicked off the 51st season of Saturday Night Live. Homeowners are increasingly becoming 'accidental landlords.' Report an error