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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.
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3 storiesWill GM and Magna Reach a Deal?
As General Motors heads toward bankruptcy, Canadian company Magna and the German government are trying to resolve differences over GM's European subsidiaries, Opel and Vauxhall. Marcus Walker is in Berlin for the Wall Street Journal .
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Cyber crime is a real threat to the economy. Railroads, air traffic control and electric utilities are already the targets of “Weapons of Mass Disruption.” That was the President's message today as he created a new job to make up for a dismal lack of national preparation.
Read the story36 minAhmadinejad Woos Voters with Potatoes
Iran's President is up for re-election two weeks from today, and the world is waiting for possible changes in nuclear policy. Iranian voters have other concerns and Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is addressing them.
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