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Another 'Czar' at the Obama White House
The Obama White House has created an energy "czar," an urban affairs "czar," an economic "czar" and a health "czar." There's been talk of a car "czar." Today, the President said he's appointing a "czar" to deal with cyber-security. We look at the problem and ask if a new "czar" is the best way to find a solution. Also, GM's possible deal with Canadian auto parts maker Magna, and politics and potatoes in Ahmadinejad's Iran.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe Obama White House has created an energy "czar," an urban affairs "czar," an economic "czar" and a health "czar." There's been talk of a car "czar." Today, the President said he's appointing a "czar" to deal with cyber-security. We look at the problem and ask if a new "czar" is the best way to find a solution. Also, GM's possible deal with Canadian auto parts maker Magna, and opponents of Iranian President Ahmadinejad are shouting "death to potatoes." We find out why.
Banner image: FBI agent Janis Gold (Janeane Garofalo) works to catch cyber-terrorists who broke through the firewall protecting US national infrastructure in this season's Fox Television drama 24.
