Auto bailout includes transit agency protections controversy
Washington reports that a $14 billion auto rescue would backstop transit systems via federal guarantees for complex sale and lease deals. Critics note tax-advantaged LILO schemes benefited banks, not riders, while transit groups warn defaults could cripple rail and bus services nationwide.
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Energy secretary pick argues for new fuel sources
Nobel laureate Steven Chu, Obama’s energy secretary pick, advocates rapid fuel shifts from fossil fuels. As director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, he champions biofuels and solar power, stressing cross-disciplinary science to curb climate change and improve energy efficiency. He faces limited Washington experience but wide scientific impact and support from peers.
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