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Cars Are King, from Detroit to Beijing
The Detroit Auto Show is going green, or so automakers want us to believe. But the Earth may not be able to sustain a polluting industry that's expanding fast in China, India, Brazil and Russia. We hear what's in store for the American market and the rest of the world. Also, the Fed Chief wants an economic stimulus package, and presidential politics and Nevada casinos.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe Detroit Auto Show is going green, or so automakers want us to believe. But the Earth may not be able to sustain a polluting industry that's expanding fast in China, India, Brazil and Russia. We hear what's in store for the American market and the rest of the world. Also, Fed Chief Ben Bernanke wants an economic stimulus package, and the latest dispute over Nevada's presidential caucuses: should they be held in casinos?
Banner image: A model unveils the Kylin car from Changfeng Motor of China during press preview days 14 January 2008 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Photo: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images
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3 storiesFed Chief Wants a Stimulus Package
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress today it is " critically important " for an economic stimulus package to take effect quickly in order to ward off a recession. Tom Petruno reports on business for the Los Angeles Times .
Read the story6 minCars, Cars and More Cars
The Detroit Auto Show used to be all about size, speed, style and America's domination of the world market. This year even China's in on the action, marketing strategies you might call unorthodox, while more familiar players push plug-in hybrids, clean diesel and cars that run on industrial waste.
Read the story32 minNevada Prepares to Caucus in the Casinos
After Nevada's Culinary Workers endorsed Barack Obama , the Teachers Union filed suit to stop Saturday's caucuses from being held in casinos. It's not because of the gambling, which is Nevada's biggest industry. The teachers union , which claimed that the newly created precincts favored some voters over others, has ties to Clinton .
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