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White House hails new GM CEO Akerson


    WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House hailed GM's new CEO Dan Akerson on Friday as a proven and respected executive who can guide the company's recovery.

    Spokesman Robert Gibbs said President Barack Obama was informed of Edward Whitacre's resignation and was grateful for his service.

    (Reporting by Matt Spetalnick and Steve Holland, editing by Jackie Frank)