Lawmakers to visit auto show in Detroit
House leaders Pelosi Hoyer and Transportation Secretary LaHood travel to Detroit for a tour of the North American International Auto Show. They meet with company executives and officials to assess government stakes in General Motors Chrysler and GMAC, citing jobs and national competitiveness.
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Ady Gil Sinks After Collision With Japanese Whaler
The high tech anti whaling vessel Ady Gil sank off Antarctica after a collision with Shonan Maru No. 2. The Ady Gil lost its bow and began taking on water while a Sea Shepherd tow attempt failed, but the Bob Barker could not complete the rescue. Both sides blamed the other for the clash.
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Rare white tiger litter born at Chilean National Zoo
The Chilean National Zoo announces five white tiger cubs born Dec 28. Zoo director Mauricio Fabry said a new barless habitat with grass and waterfalls will be built. Father Pampa from Argentina and mother Luna from Mexico, mating producing a five cub litter, a first in 82 years. Only about 200 white tigers exist worldwide.
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Sutton pressures Japan over clunker program bias
U S Representative Betty Sutton criticizes Japan for excluding U S automakers from its Cash for Clunkers style program noting the U S program allowed imports. She filed a trade case push as U S agencies express concern. Japanese officials cite complex rules and foreign brands pursuing eligibility. Toyota and others defend openness while U S automakers seek parity.
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Move to restore Milton County stirs Georgia race and governance debate
In Atlanta area, a bid to detach affluent northern suburbs from Fulton County and reconstitute Milton County faces opposition over race and finances. Supporters argue tighter, more responsive government. critics call it a modern secession with racial and economic implications. The sponsor, Rep. Jan Jones, says budget woes justify constitutional change.
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