GM chief urges risk taking with new execs at GM
GM Chairman Ed Whitacre Jr. urged employees to abandon bureaucracy and take risks as he unveiled leadership changes. He named Susan Docherty to head sales and marketing integration, promoted Mark Reuss to run North American operations, and appointed Stephen Girsky as adviser.
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Whitacre
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Mark Reuss
Reuss
Holden
Australia
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Morgan Stanley
Girsky
Rick Wagoner
RenCen
Auto Task Force
Steven Rattner
North Koreans burn bills over currency reform clashes
North Koreans set piles of old won on fire in Hamhung amid a surprise redenomination plan. The government limited exchanges to 100 000 won per household and later raised limits as citizens doubt whether deposits will be returned. Analysts say the overhaul aims to curb inflation and reassert state control over markets.
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South Korea
Hamhung
Kim Jong Il
Choson Sinbo
Kim Il Sung
North Korea
Dong Yong-sueng
Samsung Economic Research Institute
Imjingak
Panmunjom
High Speed Rail Push Sees U S Jobs From Foreign Firms
Administration officials touted Barack Obama’s $8 billion rail program as a jobs engine. More than 30 foreign and domestic companies pledged to build or expand U S operations if selected, aiming to boost U S manufacturing and create jobs.
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U.S
Ray LaHood
United States
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Federal Railroad Administration
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White House
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FDA warns against Steris sterilizer device use
The FDA told doctors and hospitals to stop using Steris Corp SS1 sterilizer after reports of malfunctions risking patient infection. The device lacks clearance for safety and effectiveness. Steris shares fell about 12.5 percent to close at 29.14 as the agency considers options.
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