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Clout Has Plunged for Automakers and Union, Too

The Detroit automakers and the United Automobile Workers union face stiff headwinds of public opinion as they push for a bailout.

The Hot Seat: G.M.’s Rick Wagoner has been the face of automakers’ troubles.

Bailout Lesson: British Leyland is a classic example of a futile intervention.

Scary Numbers: How many jobs really depend on the big three automakers?

Lawmakers Told More Is Needed to Aid Economy

In prepared testimony, the Federal Reserve chairman described signs of only modest improvement in the credit markets.

Web Sites Rise as Community Watchdogs
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Web Sites Rise as Community Watchdogs

VoiceofSanDiego.org, with a staff of 11, is part of a fledgling group of Web-based news operations offering serious, original reporting by professional journalists.

Many Dealings of Bill Clinton Under Review

Bill Clinton may have to make concessions to avoid ethical conflicts if his wife joins the Obama administration.

Premier of Iraq Is Quietly Firing Fraud Monitors

The dismissals of Iraqi oversight officials come as estimates of corruption in the country have soared.

Newest Veterans Hit Hard by Economic Crisis

A combination of factors including unemployment and injury has forced many veterans into foreclosure.


 
After Deadline
Close, but Not Quite
After Deadline

A weekly critique of grammar, style and usage in The Times. This week: more words to watch.

Reporter, Home Section

Penelope Green will answer questions from readers.


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A Growing Toll

A Growing TollChronic kidney disease sneaks up on thousands of patients.

Diagnosing Bias

Diagnosing BiasIn a well-known test of bias, some find shades of gray.

Monument to the Soul

Monument to the SoulA monument from the 8th century B.C. suggests a belief that body and soul are separate.

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The Faces of for Sale by Owner

Believers in for-sale- by-owner, or FSBO (pronounced FIZZ-bo, for the uninitiated), say saving the broker’s fee is worth the effort.

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My Hybrid Is Bigger Than Your Hybrid

2009 Cadillac Escalade HybridThe Escalade Hybrid is a step in the right direction, but its economy is merely respectable rather than outright impressive.

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