What are we hearing from General Motors and Chrysler in their reports to the federal government today? What did they do with the first several billions of dollars allocated back in December? How receptive does the Obama administration appear to be to additional aid? Which automaker is more likely to receive a favorable response? Is either company poised to show long-term viability? What is the role of the United Auto Workers in this crisis? What happens if the government does not extend additional aid? And when must President Obama make a decision on all of this? We ask Marty Padgett, executive editor at thecarconnection.com.