By now, most Americans know that the current economic downturn has but endangered many businesses, both small and large.

Currently, the auto industry is facing a crisis, and GM is about to go under and it's hotly debated whether or not the government should intervene financially to keep it from collapsing.

There's no doubt that no matter your opinion on the matter, that the demise of one of the big 3 automakers would have far reaching effects.

I'm not affiliated with GM and I gain nothing from this, but I do want to point you to a site (by GM), GM Facts and Fiction, where you can learn more about what is going on and the challenges they face as Congress meets next week to discuss providing financial relief.