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| 2009 DECEMBER
Dec. 31, 2009
Obama Plans Watch Lists, Air Security Meetings on Tuesday
The White House just released a statement from President Obama about the status of the review he ordered of the nation's terrorist watch list and other air travel safety measures.
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| Dec. 30, 2009
U.S. Steers $3.8 Billion in Additional Aid Toward GMAC
GMAC Financial Services has already received $12.5 billion in government aid. On Wednesday, the auto and home lending giant got another $3.8 billion.
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| Dec. 30, 2009
Airline Safety: An Exercise in 'Layered Security'
The means and methodology of the Transportation Security Administration are under close review this week in the aftermath of an attempted attack on an airliner bound for Detroit.
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| Dec. 30, 2009
A Long March Before Cruising Altitude
I have seen the future of air travel, or at least the next several months. Better bring comfortable shoes.
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| Dec. 30, 2009
Wednesday's Headlines: U.S. Had Prior Intelligence on 'Nigerian' Plot
The United States had a variety of information that could have prevented a would-be bomber from boarding a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit on Christmas Day, but failed to share it properly among its intelligence agencies, according to multiple reports out Wednesday morning.
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| Dec. 29, 2009
Obama: 'Systemic Failure' Allowed Alleged Bomber on Plane
President Obama said Tuesday a "systemic failure" is to blame for the botched Christmas Day plot to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight bound for Detroit.
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| Dec. 29, 2009
Christmas Scare Renews Questions Over Travel Security, Privacy
Gwen Ifill speaks with transportation and homeland security experts about striking the right balance between providing safety in air travel and accommodating the privacy needs of passengers.
   
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| Dec. 29, 2009
Obama Sharpens Criticism of Bomb Plot's 'Human and Systemic Failures'
President Obama criticized "human and systemic failures" that allowed an attempted bombing of a flight bound for Detroit. Margaret Warner reports and speaks with Jeffrey Brown about the latest developments.
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| Dec. 29, 2009
Which Watch List Was the Christmas Day Bomber On?
Margaret Warner stops by the Rundown to share some of her reporting on how and where the security system seems to have broken down around the attempted attack on a Detroit-bound passenger jet on Christmas Day.
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| Dec. 29, 2009
Details Continue to Emerge on Terror Suspect, Botched Airline Plot
New details continue to emerge over the botched Christmas Day plot to blow up a trans-Atlantic flight bound for Detroit.
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| Dec. 28, 2009
A Search for Answers After Attempted Attack on U.S. Flight
In the wake of an attempted Christmas Day bombing of a Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit, Gwen Ifill speaks with a panel of terror experts about the state of U.S. counter-terror efforts and airline security.
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| Dec. 28, 2009
Christmas Day Bomb Scare Prompts Review of Airport Security
An attempted bombing aboard a transatlantic Northwest Airlines flight bound for Detroit on Christmas Day has raised new questions about U.S. air safety.
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| Dec. 28, 2009
How Will Failed Bombing Affect U.S. Plane Passengers?
President Barack Obama said Monday afternoon that he has ordered a review of the U.S. air travel watch list system and air safety regulations following the failed Christmas Day attempt to bring down a Northwest Airlines airliner bound for Detroit.
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| Dec. 28, 2009
Amid Tighter Air Security, Questions Intensify on Accused Plane Bomber
According to media reports, the group al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula claimed responsibility for the attempt to bring down the Amsterdam to Detroit jet on Christmas Day, saying the attack was retaliation for a U.S. operation against the group in Yemen.
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| Dec. 26, 2009
Security Tightened at Airports Worldwide After Apparent Terror Attempt
Federal officials charged Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on Saturday with trying to destroy a Detroit-bound airliner on Christmas Day.
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| Dec. 22, 2009
U.S. Threatens Airlines With Fines for Long Tarmac Waits
Score one for airline passengers: The Obama administration said Monday it will begin penalizing air carriers for leaving passengers stuck on a tarmac for more than three hours.
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| Dec. 21, 2009
News Wrap: East Coast Digs Out From Wintry Deluge
In other news, states in the Mid-Atlantic spend the first official day of winter digging out from a record weekend blizzard, and the Obama administration announced new rules for tarmac delays.
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| Dec. 16, 2009
Wealthier Counties Drove Off With More 'Clunkers' Cash
The government's $3 billion "cash for clunkers" program encouraged consumers this summer to trade in their gas-guzzling vehicles for more fuel-efficient ones.
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| Dec. 15, 2009
GM to Repay $6.7 Billion in Bailout Funds, CEO Says
General Motors plans to repay $6.7 billion in federal aid by the end of June, the company's new chief executive officer, Edward E. Whitacre Jr., told reporters Tuesday.
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| NOVEMBER
Nov. 25, 2009
Toyota Recalls 4 Million Gas Pedals Over Concerns of Uncontrolled Acceleration
Toyota recalled four million cars to fix or replace acceleration pedals that could get jammed. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| Nov. 25, 2009
Other News: Recession Complicates Holiday Travel for Many
In other news, airlines are experiencing a 25 percent decrease in holiday travel this year as more people are opting for trains and buses. Also, weekly jobless claims dipped below 500,000 for the first time since January.
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| Nov. 13, 2009
Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Among Detainees to Face Trial in N.Y.
The Justice Department on Friday announced plans to try suspected 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, and four other Guantanamo Bay detainees, in federal court. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
GM Reversal on Opel Deal Rankles German Officials
In a surprise reversal that has left politicians across Germany fuming, General Motors' board has voted to abandon a deal to sell its European operations to car-parts supplier Magna International Inc. and Russian bank Sberbank.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
Ford Posts Surprise Profit, Expects Profit in 2011
Ford Motor Co., the only U.S. automaker to avoid bankruptcy this year, posted a surprise $997 million profit in the third quarter and said it expects 2011 to be "solidly profitable." The report sent Ford's shares up 8.3 percent in premarket trading.
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| OCTOBER
Oct. 23, 2009
Sullenberger: Lifetime of Preparation Led to 'Miracle'
Jeffrey Brown speaks with Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger whose emergency landing of a United Airways flight in New York saved the lives of 155 people.
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| Oct. 23, 2009
Other News: Pelosi Promises a Public Option
In other news, House speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted on Friday that the House of Representatives' compromise health reform bill will include a public option, and the National Association of Realtors announced a jump in sales of pre-owned homes.
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| Oct. 15, 2009
Exploring the Hazards of Texting, Talking While Driving
As new evidence emerges about the hazards of driving while talking on a cell phone, more states are pushing to ban the practice. KCET's "SoCal Connected" takes a closer look.
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| Oct. 1, 2009
Enforcement of Texting-While-Driving Bans Proves a Tough Task
Distractions on the road are plentiful, but as cell technology continues to creep behind the wheel, drivers sending phone text messages are creating a new danger on the roads.
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| SEPTEMBER
Sept. 30, 2009
Summit Aims to Put the Brakes on Texting While Driving
Text messaging while driving has been found to increase the odds of a crash by 23 times. Now, lawmakers and transportation experts are trying to find a way to stop the dangerous practice. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Sept. 29, 2009
Politics, Engineering Intersect Over Bay Bridge
Political wrangling can often get in the way of critical infrastructure improvements Case in point: The rebuilding of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. Spencer Michels reports.
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| Sept. 18, 2009
No 'Plan B' for Copenhagen Climate Summit, U.N. Negotiator Says
Ahead of a U.N. conference on global warming this December in Copenhagen, the organization's top climate negotiator speaks with Margaret Warner about the outlook for a global pact to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
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| AUGUST
Aug. 20, 2009
Lockerbie Bomber Released from Scottish Prison
Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, who was convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie airliner bombing, has been released from prison in Scotland and sent home to Libya on compassionate grounds.
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| Aug. 11, 2009
GM Unveils 230 MPG Claim for Chevy Volt
General Motors announced Tuesday that its long-awaited Chevrolet Volt hybrid, a battery- and gas-powered electric vehicle, can get 230 miles per gallon in city driving, dwarfing every other car on the market in fuel efficiency.
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| Aug. 10, 2009
Ala. Highway Exposes Challenges of Transit Planning
As part of an ongoing series of reports on the nation's infrastructure, special correspondent Rick Karr examines a dispute in Alabama over a nearly 50-year-old federal highway program.
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| Aug. 10, 2009
Drug War, H1N1 Virus Top Mexico Summit Agenda
From drug violence to H1N1 flu, President Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderon, and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper tackled a long list of issues at a summit Monday.
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| Aug. 6, 2009
Dealers, Detroit Look for Boost With 'Clunkers' Extension
The government's popular "cash for clunkers" incentive program -- aimed at replacing gas guzzlers with more fuel-efficient vehicles -- nearly exhausted its $1 billion budget in just days. Analysts look at who benefits from the program and its effects on the troubled U.S. auto industry.
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| Aug. 5, 2009
Obama Addresses Criticism on Stimulus Spending
Amid the continuing debate over the effectiveness of the federal stimulus funds, President Obama unveiled new grants that he said can help rebuild the economy. A ProPublica reporter discusses how some hard-hit areas are getting more money, but others are not.
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| Aug. 4, 2009
Diplomatic Efforts of Former Presidents
Former President Clinton's visit to North Korea illustrated how ex-presidents can continue their diplomacy. Since Herbert Hoover, such efforts have been largely humanitarian, though Jimmy Carter has commented on foreign agendas and advocated for global causes. Historian Richard Norton Smith discusses their unique roles.
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| Aug. 3, 2009
Despite Critics, Senate Considers $2B Boost for 'Cash for Clunkers'
The government's "cash for clunkers" program helped prop up sagging auto sales in July, but the popular program is almost out of cash and the Senate is considering a $2 billion infusion by the end of the week.
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| JULY
July 28, 2009
Cell Phone Use Raises Risks While Driving, Studies Show
A series of new studies and reports shows that drivers making a phone call or text messaging are more of a danger than previously thought.
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| July 16, 2009
Other News: Markets Advance, Auto Dealers Gain Congressional Support
In other news, Wall Street advanced on tech stocks, and House members introduced a proposal that would force GM and Chrylser to restore franchise agreements with auto dealers.
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| July 16, 2009
Simon Johnson on the Future of the U.S. Auto Industry
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 15, 2009
Other News: Markets Jump, Plane Crashes in Iran
In other news, large gains in the banking and tech sectors led markets higher, and a passenger plane crashed in Iran, killing all 168 people on board.
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| July 10, 2009
Post-Bankruptcy, GM CEO Pledges New Course
After the announcement that General Motors Corp. had completed its 40-day stay under bankruptcy protection, CEO Fritz Henderson speaks to Judy Woodruff about the company's goals for remaking the struggling auto maker.
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| July 10, 2009
Timeline: Big Three Automakers' Recent Troubles
Review some of the key developments and coverage of the auto industry's troubles over the past year in this timeline.
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| July 10, 2009
GM Emerges From Bankruptcy Protection Facing Tough Car Market
General Motors Corp. CEO Fritz Henderson announced Friday that the company emerged from bankruptcy and now begins the task of remaking the struggling American carmaker that was once the world's largest and most powerful.
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| July 8, 2009
Why Does the London Tube Charge More If You Use a Paper Ticket?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| July 6, 2009
Judge OKs Plan to Sell GM Assets; Appeal Looms
A New York judge has approved General Motors Corp.'s bankruptcy sale in a move that will allow the company's most-profitable assets to quickly emerge from bankruptcy protection under government ownership.
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| July 2, 2009
Other News: After Budget Failure, California Begins Issuing IOUs
In other news, California began issuing IOU notes after the governor failed to reach a deal on the state's budget, and Vice President Joe Biden visited troops in Iraq.
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| JUNE
June 23, 2009
Investigators Search for Clues in Fatal D.C. Train Crash
Federal investigators on Tuesday worked to discover what caused two trains to collide yesterday in the nation's capital, killing nine people and injuring more than 75 others. Kwame Holman reports.
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| June 23, 2009
Investigators Look to Determine Cause of Deadly D.C. Subway Crash
As the search for victims continues in Monday's deadly subway train collision in the nation's capital, investigators are also hunting for clues in hopes of pinpointing a cause for the worst crash in the Metrorail system's 33-year history.
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| June 18, 2009
Freight Trains Face Burdensome Bottleneck in Midwest
In the Midwest, Chicago has been a freight rail hub for 150 years. But now, traffic on Chicago's rails is even slower than traffic on its roads. As part of the Blueprint America series of reports on infrastructure, Rick Karr examines the U.S. freight train choke point.
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| June 17, 2009
Other News: Chrysler to Reopen 7 Plants
In other news, Chrysler said it will reopen seven auto plants, and the National Security Administration's domestic surveillance program may have been broader than first realized, according to The New York Times.
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| June 16, 2009
White House Says Climate Change Already Affecting U.S.
Global climate change is already affecting the United States, according to a report by federal scientists released Tuesday.
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| June 10, 2009
After Chrysler Deal, Fiat to Face Tough U.S. Car Market
Chrysler finalized the sale of its assets to Italian automaker Fiat Wednesday after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the deal. Analysts examine the future for the newly merged company.
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| June 10, 2009
Chrysler Finishes Deal With Fiat After Court Strikes Down Request to Delay Sale
Italian automaker Fiat became the new owner of most of Chrysler's assets Wednesday, in a move that largely ends the U.S. company's bankruptcy process and staves off concerns about liquidating the company.
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| June 9, 2009
Other News: Judge OKs Chrysler Dealer Closings
In other news, a bankruptcy judge approved the closing of 789 Chrysler dealership franchises, and on Wall Street, financial markets stayed relatively stable.
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| June 8, 2009
GM Woes Hit Close to Home for Young Graduates
In the first of a new set of reports for the Generation Next series, Judy Woodruff traveled to Detroit to profile recent graduates from a GM training program who are now facing the prospect of finding a new career.
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| June 5, 2009
Other News: General Motors Strikes Tentative Saturn Deal
In other news, General Motors Struck a tentative deal to sell its Saturn brand, and Brazilian investigators said the debris they discovered in the Atlantic Ocean was not from Air France Flight 447.
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| June 3, 2009
Analysts Weigh Economic Impact of GM Bankruptcy Filing
Analysts take a closer look at the deeper, long-term effects of General Motors' bankruptcy filing.
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| June 3, 2009
Detroit Feels Ripple Effects From GM's Bankruptcy
Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to Detroit residents about the "collateral damage," or ripple effects, from General Motors' bankruptcy filing earlier in the week.
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| June 3, 2009
Other News: Fed Chairman Warns of Rising U.S. Deficits
In other news, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned of the detrimental effects of long-term soaring deficits, and the Brazilian military found more wreckage from an Air France jetliner that disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean Sunday.
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| June 3, 2009
Obama Seeks Saudi King's Counsel on Eve of Address to Muslim World
President Barack Obama began his latest effort to open a dialogue with the Muslim world with a visit to King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
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| June 3, 2009
What's the Collateral Damage of GM's Bankruptcy?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| June 2, 2009
Political Stakes High in GM Bankruptcy Plan
The political stakes are high for the Obama administration in guiding General Motors into bankruptcy -- and allowing the government to take a majority stake in the company. Analysts examine the political and economic implications of the decisions.
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| June 2, 2009
GM Making New Plans Under Reorganization
One day after General Motors filed for bankruptcy, the company is poised to sell its Hummer brand and make other changes as it attempts to reorganize itself. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| June 2, 2009
Other News: Pilots Spot Air France Flight Wreckage
In other news, Brazilian pilots found evidence of flight wreckage in the Atlantic Ocean along an Air France's flight path that disappeared en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris Sunday, and an American soldier was killed by a roadside bomb in Baghdad.
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| June 1, 2009
In Detroit, Mixed Emotions Over GM's Bankruptcy Move
Paul Solman reports from Detroit on how General Motors' bankruptcy filing may impact different company stakeholders -- from union members to bondholders to car dealers -- and explains why the company chose reorganization over liquidation.
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| June 1, 2009
Pilot Details Possible Troubles Faced by Air France Flight
Pilot Ben Berman discusses the possible problems that an Air France flight en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris feared lost over the Atlantic Ocean may have encountered in a strong storm.
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| June 1, 2009
Air France Jet Lost Over Atlantic With 228 Aboard
An Air France flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris is feared lost over the Atlantic Ocean after likely experiencing electrical failure in a strong storm. Carl Dinnen of Independent Television News updates the story.
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| June 1, 2009
After Bankruptcy Filing, Focus Turns to the 'New GM'
GM's bankruptcy will result in the federal government owning 60 percent of the newly restructured company. GM CFO Ray Young discusses the company's future.
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| June 1, 2009
Missing Air France Plane Presumed to Have Crashed
An Air France jet carrying 228 people from Rio de Janeiro to Paris ran into lightning and strong thunderstorms over the Atlantic Ocean and went missing Monday, according to officials.
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| June 1, 2009
GM Files for Bankruptcy Protection; Judge OKs Chrysler Asset Sale
General Motors, a longtime cornerstone of American industrial power, filed for bankruptcy protection Monday morning and embarked on a broad restructuring, paving the way for the struggling automaker to receive another $30 billion in taxpayer aid.
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| MAY
May 29, 2009
States Experiment with Controversial Taxes to Pay for Highway Construction
Some states are experimenting with controversial new taxes to pay for highway construction. Special correspondent Lee Hochberg reports from Oregon, where officials are looking into charging drivers a tax based on the number of miles they drive in lieu of a highly-debated gas tax.
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| May 29, 2009
Other News: GM Closes in on Restructuring Deadline
In other news, General Motors neared a deadline to submit a restructuring plan and markets rose at the close of the week on Wall Street.
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| May 29, 2009
How Might GM's Bankruptcy Work?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| May 28, 2009
Chicago Transit Agency Gets An Upgrade Thanks to Stimulus Money
In Chicago, stimulus funds provide a transit agency with a much-needed upgrade. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett reports.
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| May 28, 2009
UAW's Gettelfinger Gives Union Take on Auto Deals
As GM moves closer to a reorganization plan, UAW President Ron Gettelfinger gives the union's perspective on the recent plans to boost the struggling auto industry.
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| May 28, 2009
Preview: UAW Chief Ron Gettelfinger on the GM Deal
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| May 28, 2009
As GM Deadline Nears, Bondholders Back New Stock Deal
General Motors said Thursday that a group of bondholders has accepted a sweetened deal that offers them up to a one-quarter stake in the company if they drop opposition to the struggling automaker's plans to reorganize.
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| May 27, 2009
GM Bankruptcy Would Mark Milestone in Industrial America
After the rejection of General Motors' offer to trade bond debt for company stock, analysts consider what a GM bankruptcy says about the company and the auto industry generally.
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| May 27, 2009
News Wrap: GM Moves Closer to Bankruptcy
In the day's other news, General Motors moved one step closer to bankruptcy as bondholders rejected the company's offer to trade bond debt for G.M. stock, and Chrysler's lawyers asked a federal bankruptcy court to allow it to sell the bulk of its assets to Fiat.
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| May 27, 2009
After Bond Deal Fails, Bankruptcy Likely for GM
An offer by General Motors to its bondholders to trade bond debt for company stock fell through just days before the company must submit a government-ordered restructuring plan.
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| May 25, 2009
Summer Travelers Witness Another Rise in Gas Prices
As crude oil costs climb higher, summer travelers are watching the price of gasoline increase. Analysts examine the factors pushing oil prices up.
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| May 22, 2009
As Deadline Nears, GM May be Headed for Bankruptcy
Kwame Holman provides an update on reports that General Motors is likely to file for bankruptcy and that Chrysler is looking to conclude its bankruptcy proceedings.
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| May 15, 2009
Stimulus Funds May Lend New Gusto to Bike Share Programs
Bike share programs are known to benefit both the purse and the waistline and with new stimulus funding, they may also benefit Washington, D.C.
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| May 15, 2009
Washington D.C.'s Bike To Work Day 2009
As people look for ways to save money and conserve energy during the recession, cities across the U.S. hosted Bike To Work Day celebrations to encourage two-wheeled, human-powered commuting. In the nation's capital, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association expected 7,500 cyclists to participate.
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| May 15, 2009
Auto Dealership Closings Reverberate Across Economy
General Motors and Chrysler announced the closings of hundreds of dealerships in an effort to bring the companies back from the brink of bankruptcy. Analysts examine the impact of the moves.
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| May 15, 2009
GM Plans 18 Percent Reduction in Dealer Network
A day after Chrysler unveiled plans to close a quarter of its dealerships, General Motors followed suit Friday by telling about a fifth of its dealers their franchises will be terminated by late next year.
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| May 14, 2009
Chrysler Looks to Slim Down Dealership Network
Embattled automaker Chrysler wants to shutter about 25 percent of its 3,200 U.S. dealerships by next month, stating in a bankruptcy court filing Thursday that the network is antiquated and has too many stores competing with each other.
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| May 7, 2009
GM Reports Heavy Losses in the First Quarter
General Motors Corp., which faces a June 1 government deadline to finish a restructuring plan or go into bankruptcy protection, said Thursday it lost $6 billion and its revenue was cut nearly in half in the first quarter.
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| May 4, 2009
As U.S. Automakers Struggle, Fiat Seizes Expansion Opportunities
With designs for global expansion, Italian automaker Fiat plans to acquire part of the restructured Chrysler company and is moving to take over GM's European unit. A Business Week reporter explains Fiat's plan.
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| May 1, 2009
Other News: Chrysler Bankruptcy Hearings Begin
On other news, the Chrysler company's bankruptcy hearings got underway in New York City, and two U.S. marines and one sailor were killed in Iraq on Thursday.
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April 30, 2009
After Filing For Bankruptcy, Chrysler Faces Tough Road Ahead
Chrysler filed for federal bankruptcy protection Thursday and announced a new partnership with Italian automaker Fiat as part of a larger restructuring plan. Auto analysts assess the company's move and what it means for its workers.
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| April 30, 2009
Chrysler to File for Bankruptcy After Talks With Lenders Fail
Chrysler, the nation's third largest automaker, will file for bankruptcy after talks among the company's creditors crumbled, President Barack Obama said Thursday.
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| April 28, 2009
Chrysler Deadline Nears as GM Looks to Downsize
After General Motors announced plans to cut another 21,000 jobs and Chrysler reached a deal with United Auto Workers that may help the automaker avoid bankruptcy, a New York Times reporter provides an update on Detroit automakers' latest efforts to stay afloat.
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| April 27, 2009
Other News: General Motors to Cut 21,000 Jobs
In other news, General Motors announced plans to cut another 21,000 jobs and Chrysler reached a deal with United Auto Workers that may help the automaker avoid bankruptcy.
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| April 27, 2009
GM to Slash Factory Jobs, Eliminate Pontiac Brand
General Motors Corp. revealed restructuring plans Monday that include cutting 21,000 U.S. factory jobs by next year and phasing out its Pontiac brand.
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| April 24, 2009
Ford's $1.4 Billion Loss in First Quarter Better Than Expected
Ford Motor Co. posted a smaller-than-expected $1.4 billion loss for the first quarter on Friday, saying that it burned through less of its cash and reiterating that it still doesn't expect to ask the government for financial help.
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| April 23, 2009
General Motors to Idle Plants for up to 10 Weeks
General Motors said Thursday it will idle most of its U.S. plants for up to 10 weeks this summer, trimming some 190,000 vehicles from planned production. The shutdowns will help control high inventories and bring production in line with slower sales.
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| April 23, 2009
If GM Is Restructured, What Happens to Shareholders?
Paul Solman answers your questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| April 21, 2009
Freight Train Network Suffers Lack of Modernization
Chicago has been a freight rail hub for the past 150 years, but an outdated layout often makes it a bottleneck for the country's shipping network. Special correspondent Rick Karr reports in the latest installment of the Blueprint America series on infrastructure.
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| April 13, 2009
Combating Piracy Poses New Challenge for U.S. Ships
President Obama vowed Monday to halt the rise of piracy as details emerged about the rescue of a U.S. sea captain. Analysts weigh how to best protect U.S. ships from pirates.
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| April 10, 2009
Somali Pirates Thwart U.S. Captain's Escape Attempt
American ship Capt. Richard Phillips tried to swim away from his Somali captors Friday but was quickly recaptured, as another pirate ship and a U.S. warship headed to the scene about 200 miles off the coast of Somalia. A reporter discusses the developments.
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| April 9, 2009
FBI, Navy Join Negotiations for Pirates to Release Captain
After Wednesday's hijacking of a U.S. cargo ship, pirates continued to hold Capt. Richard Phillips hostage in a lifeboat adrift in the Indian Ocean. A Financial Times correspondent talks about the negotiations, including Navy and FBI involvement.
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| April 9, 2009
Pirates Hold American Captain Hostage; Negotiations Continue for Release
Pirates that captured a U.S.-flagged ship Wednesday are still holding Capt. Richard Phillips hostage on a lifeboat after the American crew regained control of the ship.
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| April 8, 2009
Ship's U.S. Crew Endures Pirate Encounter Off Somali Coast, Captain Held Hostage
Off the Somali coast, pirates hijacked a cargo ship and later held the captain hostage. Brian Jenkins, a specialist in hostage negotiations and adviser to the International Maritime Bureau, examines the situation.
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| April 8, 2009
Ship Hijacked off Somali Coast; U.S. Crew Believed to be Safe
The U.S.-flagged Maersk Alabama, a Danish-owned ship carrying relief aid to Kenya, was seized in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia with 20 American crew members aboard.
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March 31, 2009
New GM CEO Predicts 'Deeper' Restructuring
The new chief of General Motors Corp. said Tuesday that the struggling automaker will likely shutter more U.S. plants and cut jobs as it embarks on a "deeper" company restructuring.
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| March 30, 2009
Bankruptcy Option Looms as U.S. Automakers Face Shaky Future
The Obama administration's call for drastic reforms of GM and Chrysler has sparked new debate on the future of Detroit's "Big Three" automakers. Analysts discuss what the restructuring effort may mean for the auto industry's future.
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| March 30, 2009
Obama Unveils Tough Terms for GM, Chrysler Recovery Efforts
President Barack Obama outlined tough terms Monday for continued federal aid for ailing auto giants GM and Chrysler. White House adviser Austan Goolsbee, a member of the auto task force, details the plan.
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| March 30, 2009
GM CEO Ousted as Obama Details Auto Plan
After months of dire sales predictions and billions loaned in government aid, President Barack Obama laid out a series of tough terms for ailing U.S. automakers, including the ouster of General Motors CEO Rick Wagoner.
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| March 20, 2009
Should the U.S. Adopt the German Auto Plan?
Paul Solman answers questions on business and economic news on "The Business Desk."
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| March 10, 2009
Some Public Transit Agencies Made Risky Financial Deals
Some public transport agencies engaged in a similar kind of financial risk-taking that has caused large banks and companies to fail and contributed to the global financial meltdown. Rick Karr reports in the latest installment of the "Blueprint America" series.
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| March 9, 2009
Growing Ridership Strains Overburdened Transit Agencies
Public transit ridership is at a 50-year high, but the economic downturn is putting new pressure on already overburdened transit agencies. Special correspondent Rick Karr reports as part of the "Blueprint America" series on infrastructure, produced in collaboration with WNET New York.
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| March 5, 2009
Doubts Emerge on GM's Ability to Survive Without Broad Restructuring
The future of General Motors came into question Thursday as its own auditors raised doubts on whether it can survive without a major restructuring. NPR reporter Frank Langfitt provides an update on the automaker and its bid for more government aid.
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| March 5, 2009
Report: GM's Survival in Doubt Without More Aid
General Motors acknowledged Thursday that its survival is in "substantial doubt" outside of bankruptcy unless it halts losses and stops burning cash, according to auditors.
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| FEBRUARY
Feb. 26, 2009
Seeking More Aid, GM Posts Massive 2008 Losses
General Motors Corp. announced Thursday that it lost nearly $31 billion in 2008, saying its auditors were likely to cast doubt on its viability as it seeks more federal aid to stay afloat.
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| Feb. 18, 2009
GM, Chrysler Paint Dire Picture in Plea for More Federal Aid
Nine weeks after automakers made their first plea to Congress for emergency aid, General Motors and Chrysler submitted new restructuring strategies and requests for additional federal funds that could bring the government's total tab to $39 billion.
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| Feb. 16, 2009
Obama to Drop Plan for Auto Industry 'Car Czar'
One day before General Motors and Chrysler are required to submit restructuring plans to Congress, it was widely reported that President Barack Obama has decided to scrap plans to appoint a "car czar" who would oversee the automakers' restructuring.
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| Feb. 16, 2009
At D.C. Car Show, Mixed Views on the Future of the Auto Industry
When they received emergency federal funding late last year, General Motors and Chrysler agreed to submit updated business plans to the new Obama administration in mid-February. At the recent Washington Auto Show, the chairman and several attendees detail what they expect of the automakers, the unions, consumers and Congress.
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| Feb. 13, 2009
Other News: New York Plane Crash Kills 50, Markets Fall on Economic Doubts
In Friday's other news, a commuter plane crash killed 50 near Buffalo, New York and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had its lowest finish since last November.
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| Feb. 13, 2009
Plane Plunges Into Home in New York, Killing 50
Federal investigators are sifting through the debris of a deadly plane crash near Buffalo, N.Y., in hopes of finding the "black boxes" and clues about the cause of the accident.
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| Feb. 3, 2009
Many Automakers Post Record Losses for January
Ford, Toyota, Nissan, General Motors and Chrysler all posted record lows in their January sales reports Tuesday. The declines come at the end of a stretch of 15 months of plummeting sales that bring the companies' total losses near a 27-year low.
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| JANUARY
Jan. 26, 2009
Obama Moves to Revise Fuel Efficiency Policies
President Barack Obama on Monday ordered federal regulators to reexamine two policies that could lead to tougher fuel-economy standards for new cars and trucks.
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| Jan. 19, 2009
Auto Industry Shows Small Signs of Recovery at Annual Detroit Show
At the annual Detroit auto show, car enthusiasts were not letting the frigid weather or drab economic climate deter them. Fred de Sam Lazaro gives an update from Detroit on the state of the auto industry and its efforts to pull itself out of the slump.
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| Jan. 19, 2009
Washington Finalizes Preparations for Historic Inauguration
Organizers are bracing for the record crowds converging on Washington for Inauguration Day. Judy Woodruff gives an update on the last-minute preparations, the transportation outlook and the city's security plans.
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| Jan. 16, 2009
As Flight 1549 Emergency Landing Probe Continues, Pilot and Crew Are Praised
As more details into Thursday's emergency landing of US Airways Flight 1549 emerge, aviation experts praised pilot Chesley Sullenberger 3rd for his smooth handling of the airplane following its double engine loss. An aviation expert and a pilot discuss the extraordinary water landing.
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| Jan. 15, 2009
US Airways Plane Crashes Into Hudson River, but All Aboard Survive
A US Airways Airbus 320 crashed into the icy waters of the Hudson River Thursday, apparently after birds struck the engine, but rescuers were able to pull more than 150 passengers and crew to safety. Reporters covering the story provide details on the crash.
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| Jan. 15, 2009
US Airways Plane Crashes Into Hudson River
A US Airways passenger plane bound from New York's LaGuardia Airport to Charlotte, N.C., crashed into the frigid waters of the Hudson River shortly after takeoff Thursday afternoon, but all passengers appeared to survive.
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