General Motors Co. rejected a request by two U.S. senators to extend their ignition switch compensation fund claim deadline for a second time, the Wall Street Journal reported today. “Our goal is to be just and timely in compensating the families who lost loved ones and those who suffered physical injury,” GM said in a statement Wednesday. “We have conducted extensive outreach about the program. We previously extended the deadline until January 31, and we do not plan another extension.” The automaker extended the deadline last month to Saturday from Dec. 31 after it was reported that a potential victim eligible for a payout didn’t have enough time to submit a claim. All claims must be postmarked or submitted electronically through the fund’s website by Jan. 31. U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent the letter to GM Chief Executive Mary Barra asking that the deadline be extended until the Justice Department completes its investigation into the recall delay.
