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Homebuilders push to get their housing aid plan into Obama's economic rescue package
AP Real Estate WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — With lawmakers angling to pass an economic recovery package by the middle of next month, desperate homebuilders from around the country flew to Washington to spend Wednesday pushing a $150 billion plan to revive the housing market....Tags: State Budgets, Money and Monetary Policy, Sales, National Government, Economic Policy
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Cisco unveils consumer media hub for sharing of video, photo, music content
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Banking on the idea that consumers want new ways to tap their ever-growing collections of music, photos and videos, Cisco Systems Inc. unveiled a media hub Wednesday that lets people access and share songs, pictures and movies all...Tags: Cisco Systems Inc.
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BBB warns consumers of 2 companies that use Oprah, other celebrity names, to sell supplements
NEW YORK (AP) — Lanelle Chernosky saw an ad on a Web site offering a free sample of a nutritional supplement featuring Brazilian acai berries, the latest "superfood," and decided to try the product. The Austin, Texas, resident expected to be...Tags: Trials, Gold and Precious Material, John Riggins, Rachel Ray, Litigation
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Supervalu posts 3rd-quarter loss on hefty impairment charges, but adjusted results top Street
AP Business WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Consumers will likely pay lower prices and be offered more promotions at grocery store chain Supervalu Inc. in the coming year, the company said Wednesday as it reported a third-quarter loss because of hefty one-time charges....Tags: Quarterly or Semiannual Financial Statements, Sales, Supervalu Inc.
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Senate: Johnson gets Govt Ops, Foley gets Ethics
Spin CycleApparently, a deal is done with the Gang of Three, and Malcolm Smith issues a press release declaring himself Senate Majority Leader and Dems as the majority party for the first time in 43 years. The deal lets Carl Kruger......Tags: Heads of State, Carl Kruger, Gang Activity, Ethics, Upper House
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Ford and GM Make Strides in Reliability Ratings
KickingTiresBased on a new study, Consumer Reports says both Ford and GM have made ???real progress??? in reliability ratings, although Chrysler did not receive similar good news. According to the analysis, which drew upon both consumer surveys and vehicle testing,.....Tags: Mercury, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Honda, Chrysler
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2009 CES: Convergence is the name of the game with in-car electronics
Consumer ReportsGPS navigators. Satellite and HD radio. Car audio and video systems. Portable music players. For in-car infotainment, the hardware is already here. The ongoing challenge is how to make it all work together in a way that enhances the driving experience... -
Consumer Reports: Prius Plug-In Kit Gets Nowhere Near Maker's 100+ MPG Claim
Edmunds.comBy Scott Doggett, Contributor Real-world testing by Consumer Reports showed the best-selling plug-in conversion kit for the Toyota Prius did not come close to meeting its manufacturer's fuel-economy claim of a possible 100+ miles per gallon, the... -
How to choose the best windshield wipers
Consumer ReportsWhen readying your car for winter weather, don???t neglect the windshield wipers. Your wipers ensure a clear view of the road in all kinds of weather, so take good care of them. In particular, don???t use your wipers to clear ice and snow from your... -
Hyundai Genesis Named Consumer Reports' Top-Rated "Upscale Sedan"
Edmunds.comThe Korean sedan outranks the competition from Lexus, Acura, Lincoln and others. The Jaguar XF is described as "near the bottom" of a group of 12 luxury sedans that were tested by the consumer watchdog.... -
My dealer closed! What do I do?
Consumer ReportsThat???s the frantic question that I got from a family friend last night, when the phone was thrust at me. It was concerning a local Saturn dealership and it was the second one in two days about the same dealer, Tony March Saturn of Hartford. Of the two... -
Who needs a hybrid?
BusinessWeek.comGreen is for sale. But who???s buying? Seriously, who needs a hybrid? Without question, fuel-saving technology is essential both for automakers who hope to compete in the next decade and for a nation stricken by energy problems. But if you dig through the...
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