GM hires Microsoft CFO to lead GM finances and shape future
GM taps Chris Liddell, Microsoft CFO, to become finance chief next year reporting to interim CEO Ed Whitacre Jr. The appointment, the first external top manager since bankruptcy exit, fuels talk of a potential permanent CEO role and signals GM’s bid to attract top talent despite government limits. Liddell known for cost cuts and cash buildup, shifts from Microsoft after steering a 3 billion dollar cost reduction.
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Three Hour Rule Aims to Curb Tarmac Delays by Airlines
Transportation officials cite 864 flights with three hour or more taxi out times or diversions this year through Oct 31. The rule requires return to the gate after three hours unless safety or ATC disruption justifies delay. Airlines face per passenger fines up to 27500 and must provide food water and medical aid on delays.
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Health care bill changes spark mixed reactions and votes
The AMA notes removing a 10 percent tanning tax and other cuts while lawmakers push a year-end health care package. Democrats win 60 to 40 to block a GOP filibuster as Reid faces two more 60 vote hurdles and final passage late Thursday. Republicans denounce the last minute deals amid GOP criticism.
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Lilley and Bowser survive Iraq war injuries in documentary
Lilley Lilley was hit by shrapnel near Baghdad on April 15, 2007 and flown to Balad and Landstuhl before recovery. Bowser lost a leg to a mortar at Balad in 2004 and relearned walking after two years. They later appeared in a nighttime documentary filmed in a palace once owned by Saddam Hussein, airing on GAC TV with multiple showings.
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Richardson Leads Emission Cuts Amid Mixed State Progress
Emissions rose to 80 million metric tons between 2000 and 2007 under Governor Richardson who signed executive orders to curb pollution. He formed advisory groups and pushed energy efficiency, while critics say the inventory shows insufficient regulation of sources. Environmentalist Jere Nichols cautions the goal to cut greenhouse gases is not being met. Officials counter the 2005 policy actions are starting to show impact after a prior 1990 2000 rise.
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Christmas shopping rush tests carriers amid snow and delays
Amazon extends Christmas shipping cutoff by a day as Macy’s offers free shipping through Monday and JCPenney through Tuesday. FedEx driver Joe Scialabba navigates snow drifts on Long Island while UPS promises all hands on deck. Macy’s Herald Square escalator fire evacuated shoppers. Macy’s will stay open 24 hours through Christmas Eve as flights face cancellations and long lines at airports.
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