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Automakers having trouble going small

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2 Jul 2008

Automakers having trouble going small 

WB's Anthony Silva talked about the state of the auto industry with Global Insight Senior Automotive Analyst John Wolkonowicz.

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[4:17]..." of size for size basis. That GM and Ford products match the fuel economy of the imports that this is something that the consumers not aware of and in some cases really they don't want to "...

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Mid-size cars show improvement in crash tests

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10 Apr 2008

Mid-size cars show improvement in crash tests 

Several mid-size cars have made strides in protecting motorists in side crashes through standard air bags and improved designs, according to the non-profit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. WBZ's Gregg Jensen speaks to the Institute's Russ Rader.

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[2:22]..." choices now just don't downsized too much midsize cars give you good fuel economy and some of them offered rate crash test scores and you don't have to sacrifice the safety that you would if you "...

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Big Oil Hearings

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2 Apr 2008

Big Oil Hearings 

Congressman Ed Markey headed up hearings with representatives from the five largest oil companies. He and Dan discuss gas prices and big oil's record profits.

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[20:56]..." so when we improved does when when my amendment to improve the fuel economy standards of the vehicles which we drive. What signed by the president. In the December of 2007 it was the first time that we had improved. The fuel economy standards of the vehicles in the United States since 1970 side. And so what we allowed ourselves the -- since we do "...

[26:29]..." the auto industry lobbying very effectively to block an improvement in the fuel economy standards of the vehicles that we drive so that they could sell more -- beat the profit margin what issue these is "...

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Democratic Radio Address 3-29-08

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29 Mar 2008

Democratic Radio Address 3-29-08 

Congressman Bill Foster of Illinois, talks about Democrats efforts to strengten the ecomony and get it moving forward again.

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[2:19]..." on foreign oil. Democrats have taken a step forward by enacting new fuel economy standards but we need to do more. Democrats have a plan to extend east central tax credits that will support the production "...

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Gas prices up locally

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18 Feb 2008

Gas prices up locally 

AAA Southern New England's John Paul gives us the details.

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[1:31]..." him I would try to stay at speed limit economy excellent vehicle fuel economy "...

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Economist: We're already in a recession

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22 Jan 2008

Economist: We're already in a recession 

WBZ's Laurie Kirby speaks to Dr. Irwin Kellner, chief economist at marketwatch.com.

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[5:55]..." but they were dependent. On exports to the US in order to fuel economy we're we're conducting fact. Our economy is -- slowing down enough and -- vehicles especially the dollar was lower against many currencies. "...

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Face The Nation 01.13.08

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14 Jan 2008

Face The Nation 01.13.08 

The presidential candidates are setting their sights on Michigan and the state's upcoming primary election. Bob Schieffer speaks with Mitt Romney and John McCain about their respective campaigns.

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[6:07]..." to make sure that if we're gonna put a mandate to improve fuel economy in cars and I want to see our our average fuel efficiency go up up up that's important to all of us "...

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Democratic Radio Address 12-22-07

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22 Dec 2007

Democratic Radio Address 12-22-07 

Senate Majority leader, Senator Harry Reid talks about how Republicans are thwarting Democrats efforts to help ordinary Americans make ends meet and maintain the status quo.

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[0:33]..." of students. And passed historic new energy legislation or gas prices raise fuel economy standards on cars and trucks for the first time in 32 years. And begin to stem the tide of global warming. To "...

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Democratic Radio Address 12-15-07

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15 Dec 2007

Democratic Radio Address 12-15-07 

House Speaker, Nancy Pelosi, talks about how high energy prices are affecting people and the need for President Bush to sign Energy legislation.

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[1:46]..." on foreign oil -- clear and present danger to Americans. Tough fuel economy standards increase our safety and well being he said. One way to make Americans safer is to grow our energy here at "...

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Before The Bell for 06/07/2007

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7 Jun 2007

Before The Bell for 06/07/2007 

An early look at the market with Bob Powell in for Financial Editor Dave Caruso for Thursday, June 7, 2007.

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[1:09]..." slow you know congress down in terms of their rush to raise fuel economy standards obviously they have to have stronger fuel economy standards that could you know put them. Crimp in their profits. Meanwhile there was some good news for domestic auto makers -- "...

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