The New York Times editorial board wonders if Detroit’s big three automakers will put their $25 billion loan from the federal government to good use by investing in fuel-efficient vehicles.

Amidst the high-profile discussion over a massive bailout of the financial industry, the U.S. House quietly approves a $25 billion loan guarantee to help Detroit automakers build more fuel-efficient cars. (Los Angeles Times — Richard Simon)

While the real contest is still more than a month away, John McCain has already topped Barack Obama in one less-than-prestigious category — the Arizona Republican owns 13 cars to the Senator from Illinois’ one.