after it the thanksgiving holiday. at the white house today, the president meeting with the democratic congressional leaders. tonight he departs for lisbon. some of the headlines on this thursday morning. it tupelos seek to lead the democrats but the path remains unclear. in the times nancy pelosi to lead the democrats, but the path cremains unclear. and the u.s. recovery in billions in gm stock. we want to get your thoughts on the general motors. we also have a line for independents. you can join the conversation online or send us an e-mail. let s get right to the newspaper and the headlines from the detroit free press. the selling price at $33 per share will mean that government needs an average and future stock sales to break even on its nearly $50 billion investment for general motors. some calling it government motors during the bailout efforts of the last 17 months. buyers include giant pensions and hedge funds and gm workers and retirees. it will repay the govern