SUVs Ranked Worst in Rollover Testing Across 2001 Models
The government released its first rollover ratings for 2001 models with two GM SUVs scoring the lowest one star. Honda Accord led with five stars while critics called the static stability measure simplistic and urged real dynamic tests.
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Bush seeks new labor pick after Chavez withdrawal
President elect George Bush searches for a labor secretary after Linda Chavez withdrew amid controversy over her relationship with an undocumented immigrant Marta Mercado. Bush weighs contenders including Elaine L. Chao Stephen Goldsmith Jim Talent Rich Bond Jennifer Dunn Eloise Anderson as he moves to appoint high level posts before the inauguration.
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Poll Finds Faith in Economy Erodes Ahead of Inauguration
An Associated Press poll shows growing anxiety about the economy as the Bush administration readies for power. Only about one third expect family finances to improve in a year, and a majority say investing a thousand dollars in stocks would be a bad idea.
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American Airlines to acquire key TWA assets in $500 million deal
American Airlines agrees to buy most of Trans World Airlines assets for about 500 million dollars and assume leases plus 200 million in additional financing. The arrangement, tied to US Airways assets from United and a stake in DC Air, aims to consolidate about half the U.S. air travel market pending regulators approval.
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