Saturn Nips Japanese Cars In Satisfaction Survey
General Motors Saturn sedan rises to third in a JD Power and Associates customer satisfaction survey, behind Lexus and Infiniti. The results show narrowing quality gaps between American and Japanese cars based on nearly 34,000 owners of 1991 model vehicles.
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Top Cars and Trucks Ranking by J.D. Power
A breakdown of strengths and weaknesses across brands with GM performing well in light trucks. Oldsmobile models like the Silhouette minivan and Bravada SUV ranked third behind Toyota and Nissan, reflecting JD Power’s respected auto industry rankings.
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Bush attacks sick rap lyrics amid crime fight
President Bush railed against rap lyrics and other “filth” glorifying cop killing during stops in New York and Michigan in a campaign for tough law enforcement. He did not name Ice-T or Time Warner directly, but targeted their works and urged restraint as calls for boycotts arose over the songs.
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Small states gain clout if House decides race
In a contested presidential election the House decides the president if no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College. Each state casts one vote, decided by its representatives. Wyoming, South Dakota and other small states would gain influence as single-member delegations shape the outcome.
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Navy faces 10,000 job cuts in defense budget push
The House Appropriations Committee voted to slash 10,000 administrative and management positions at Navy headquarters as part of a $253 billion defense package for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1. The move, aimed at punishing the service over Tailhook fallout, targets Washington area jobs with the full House set to consider the bill and a Senate path unclear by September.
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Court Rules for Land Owners in Compensation Case
Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision strengthens property owners’ right to compensation when regulations destroy land value. It involved a South Carolina purchaser who paid 975000 for beachfront lots later barred from development. Environmentalists view the ruling as moderate, while abortion rights cases dominated the term’s end.
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