Archive for February 11th, 2010
Toyota to expand disclosure to win back trust (AP)
AP - Toyota said Friday it's planning a new level of disclosure about car problems that would go beyond what the automaker is legally required to reveal as it seeks to rebuild consumer trust.
Cuba issues define Diaz-Balart’s legacy – MiamiHerald.com
 CBS News | Cuba issues define Diaz-Balart's legacy MiamiHerald.com Lincoln Diaz-Balart secured money for local projects and backed aid to immigrants but is best known for opposing Fidel Castro. BY LESLEY CLARK WASHINGTON -- In 18 years as a congressman, Lincoln Diaz-Balart sat on the powerful House rules committee, ... Romney to make Olympic stopover Florida Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart to Retire Staunch anti-Castro US congressman to retire |
After Threat, Senate Confirms 2 Dozen Obama Nominees – New York Times
 CBS News (blog) | After Threat, Senate Confirms 2 Dozen Obama Nominees New York Times By THE NEW YORK TIMES WASHINGTON — Before leaving for the Presidents' Day break, the Senate on Thursday night confirmed — by unanimous consent — more than two dozen of President Obama's nominees to federal positions. The latest on President Obama, ... Obama Gets His Nominees Senate confirms 27 Obama nominees GOP Blinks: 27 Obama Nominees Confirmed After White House Threat |
WellPoint insurance hike becomes target for Obama (AP)
AP - Health insurer WellPoint blames the Great Recession and rising medical costs for its planned 39 percent rate increase for some California customers. To President Barack Obama, however, it's Exhibit A in his campaign to revive the health care overhaul.
Toyota chief plans US trip as Congress seeks answers – Reuters
 Reuters | Toyota chief plans US trip as Congress seeks answers Reuters TOKYO/DETROIT (Reuters) - Toyota Motor said on Friday its embattled head is planning a US trip early next month but would not confirm whether he would attend congressional hearings probing the automaker's safety recalls. US Rep. ... Toyota: Pres Considering Visiting US Early March Toyota chief Toyoda vs. US Congress over recalls, pedals, safety and testifying Toyota president postpones US trip until March |
Feds pass on surest solution to Asian carp advance (AP)
AP - The surest way to keep rampaging Asian carp from gaining a foothold in the Great Lakes is to sever the link between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River basin, created by engineers in Chicago more than a century ago.
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