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The Politics of Healthcare Reform; More Trouble for Toyota
Another claim of sudden acceleration and a $40-billion defense contract with only one bidder. On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama is back on the campaign trail, asking crowds to tell fellow Democrats to vote for healthcare reform.
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenA dramatic claim of sudden acceleration in Southern California involves a Toyota Prius. Plus, Northrup Grumman pulls out of a $40 billion contract, leaving Boeing the only bidder. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama is back on the campaign trail, asking crowds to tell fellow Democrats to vote for healthcare reform. Can he rally his own party in the Senate and Congress? Will Republicans seize an advantage either way?
Banner image: Screen capture from video of California Highway Patrol helping James Sikes stop his Toyota Prius on March 8, 2010.
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3 storiesObama 'All Fired Up' Again, but Is It Too Little, Too Late?
President Obama is barnstorming for healthcare reform to be passed by Democrats only. But members of his own party still need convincing. Public opinion polls are not encouraging, and Republicans say, come November, any bill Democrats vote for "will be the issue in every race in America."
Read the story33 minMore Acceleration Problems for Toyota
Toyota is investigating the Prius again after an incident yesterday on Interstate 8 near San Diego. Sixty-one year-old James Sikes says, when he started to pass another car, his accelerator stuck and he couldn't stop his Prius from speeding faster and faster.
Read the story14 minNorthrop Gruman Drops Bidding for Aerial Refueling Planes
One of the biggest defense contracts in history will be let without competitive bidding, now that Northrup-Grumman has pulled out of competition to build the next generation of re-fueling planes. That leaves Boeing alone for a contract worth $40 billion. And there will be an impact in Southern California.
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