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Democrats expect fight over aid for carmakers

WASHINGTON - Top Democrats didn't complain when Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson shifted course on the Wall Street mega-bailout this week - but they're prepping for a fight over his resistance at using the $700-billion plan to throw American automakers a lifeline.

Democratic leaders are pushing hard to send Detroit's Big Three - General Motors, Ford and Chrysler - $25 billion in federal aid,...

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