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06/23/2026
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Is the narrow cash for clunkers program a missed opportunity to give a desperately needed boost to the car industry
01/04/2008
The narrow profile for the cash for clunkers program in the USA makes the customers people who are economically challenged in the midst of a deep recession, making it different from the German program that boosted sales by 40% in 2009 over 2008. WIth only $1 billion for the American program and 5 billion euros in Germany the American program is also too small to make an impact.
Grouped Articles
A Modest Proposal: Eco-Friendly Stimulus
New York Times 07/27/2008
In Europe, ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Drives Sales
New York Times 04/01/2009
Cash-for-Clunkers Plan Gains Speed
Wall Street Journal 04/01/2009
How Much Is Your Guzzler Really Worth?
Wall Street Journal 04/07/2009
New York Times 04/07/2009
Cash-for-Clunkers Clears Hurdle
Wall Street Journal 06/13/2009
The growing low wage sector as downside of Germany's improving unemployment rate in 2009-2013
01/04/2008
The unemployment rate dropped to 7.6% in Germany in 2009 an 6.9% by 2013. Experts says this is a result of the rapid growth in the sector paying low wages.
Grouped Articles
'Minijobs' Lift Employment But Mask German Weakness
Wall Street Journal 05/29/2013
German elections pit Merkel, challenger over poverty problems - The Washington Post
Washington Post 09/17/2013
Europe's Easy-Money Policy Snubs German Savers
Wall Street Journal 11/25/2013
Americanized Labor Policy Is Spreading in Europe
New York Times 12/03/2013
German Recovery Spurs Push for Higher Pay
Wall Street Journal 09/09/2010
Europe Moving Toward Small Steps to Promote Growth
New York Times 05/10/2012
The U.S. Aid program for Pakistan- 2010-2017
01/04/2008
Only about $200 millon of the first $1.5 billion- in a five year $7.5 billion aid program -has been spent. The program is hindered by corruption, the difficulty of implementing programs in Pakistan because of the ineffective bureaucracy, security issues, and other problems.
Grouped Articles
Visiting Pakistan, Hagel Seeks to Shore Up Alliance
New York Times 12/09/2013
U.S. Aid to Pakistan Falls Short of Goals, Officials Say
New York Times 05/01/2011
U.S. Is Deferring Millions in Pakistani Military Aid
New York Times 07/09/2011
How Pakistan Lost Its Top U.S. Friend
Wall Street Journal 09/28/2011
GOP candidates hammer Obama on his Iran policy during South Carolina debate - The Washington Post
Washington Post 11/13/2011
Wall Street Journal 11/29/2011
Ratan Tata, chairman of the Tata Group, vision, leadership and direction.
01/03/2008
Grouped Articles
Economist 05/27/2013
Tata seeks a chairman: Succeeding a success
Economist 08/14/2010
Tata Chairman Doesn't Sweat The Timing on Global Expansion
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2009
Tata Group Hits Back in Cellphone Probe
Wall Street Journal 12/09/2010
Economist 03/05/2011
India's Tata Finds Home Hostile
Wall Street Journal 04/13/2011
Tata Motors management
01/03/2008
Grouped Articles
Jaguar, Land Rover Lift Results at Tata
Wall Street Journal 03/01/2010
From Cheap to Cool, Revamped Car Is Aimed at India's Young Buyers
New York Times 05/23/2014
India’s industrial outpost: Tata for now
Economist 09/10/2011
Tata's New Chairman to Step Into Challenging Role
Wall Street Journal 11/25/2011
Wall Street Journal 05/29/2012
Wall Street Journal 06/05/2012
GM-LG collaboration to develop new electric automobiles
01/02/2008
Grouped Articles
LG, GM to Team on Electric Cars
Wall Street Journal 08/26/2011
Wall Street Journal 10/13/2011
GM Opens Electric Design Studio
BusinessWeek 01/02/2008
GM's all electric Spark minicar
01/02/2008
Grouped Articles
Chevroletâs Cheap Minicar, the Spark, Is a Surprisingly Strong Seller
New York Times 08/16/2013
GM to Invest $449 Million in Electric-Car Development
Wall Street Journal 04/09/2014
Wall Street Journal 10/13/2011
Ford CEO: Battery Is Third of Electric Car Cost
Wall Street Journal 04/18/2012
GM Opens Electric Design Studio
BusinessWeek 01/02/2008
Trade betwen Russia and Eastern Europe
01/01/2008
Grouped Articles
In a Car, a Lesson in Russian-European Trade
New York Times 01/01/2008
The Renewable Energy industry in Germany.
12/27/2007
Germany moves to take a leadership role in renewable energy and solar energy.
Grouped Articles
The Cloudy Logic of Europe's Solar Tariffs
Wall Street Journal 05/12/2013
U.S. Solar Company Bankruptcies a Boon for China
New York Times 09/01/2011
China Divides European Union in Fight Over Tariffs
New York Times 05/28/2013
Missing Its Own Goals, Germany Renews Effort to Cut Carbon Emissions
New York Times 12/03/2014
Germany Moves to Speed Renewable Energy Goal
Wall Street Journal 12/04/2014
Europe's Biodiesel Drive Sputters
Wall Street Journal 12/27/2007
The aging U.S. airline fleet in 2007
12/22/2007
Grouped Articles
Fliers Fed Up? Airline Employees Feel the Same
New York Times 12/22/2007
Vytorin study and the controversy over drug company marketing and pricing tactics.
12/17/2007
Merck sells Vytorin a combination of Zocor and Zetia for a expensive price touting benefits that may not exist according to its own study when generic Zocor can be bought for $6 for 30 days supply.
Grouped Articles
Stakes Remain High in Merck, Schering-Plough Drug Study
Wall Street Journal 12/17/2007
Drug Has No Benefit in Trial, Makers Say
New York Times 01/14/2008
Study Missteps Threaten Turnaround at Schering
Wall Street Journal 01/17/2008
Heart Group Backs Drug Made by Ally
New York Times 01/24/2008
AARP Study Says Price of Popular Drugs Rose 26%
New York Times 03/06/2012
Anemia drug made billions, but at what cost? - The Washington Post
Washington Post 07/20/2012
Novartis restructuring.
12/11/2007
Grouped Articles
Splitting the Pill at Novartis Will Be Easier Said Than Done
Wall Street Journal 11/18/2013
Novartis Starts $5 Billion Share Buyback
Wall Street Journal 11/22/2013
Wall Street Journal 12/11/2007
Novartis to Focus on Influence Insurers Wield Over Doctors
Wall Street Journal 12/14/2007
CEO Gambles on a Novartis Makeover
Wall Street Journal 05/20/2008
Wall Street Journal 10/21/2008
Richard Holbrooke and America's policy in Pakistan and Afghanistan
01/04/2008
Kristof of the New York Times brings out some of Holbrooke's ideas and understanding of the conflicts in South Asia which have never before been disclosed. Holbrooke preferred a diplomatic settlement and reconciliation policy for the region and believed this was the only policy that would work. He saw the emphasis on the military in the Obama administration's approach, first with Gen. McChrystal and then with Gen. Petraeus, as the wrong way to bring peace to the region. Throughout his diplomacy he earned the respect of Pakistanis he worked with, as he worked to find a diplomatic solution similiar to the one he helped build in the .ethnically fragmented Yugoslavia.
Grouped Articles
Pakistan to Release Senior Taliban Leader
Wall Street Journal 09/11/13
Ex-Envoy Says Misunderstanding Runs on Both Sides of U.S.-Pakistan Ties
New York Times 10/22/13
Sharif and Karzai Try to Repair Ties
Wall Street Journal 10/30/13
Leader of Pakistani Taliban Killed in Drone Strike
Wall Street Journal 11/02/13
New York Times 06/11/10
McChrystal article renews attention to split with Biden over Afghanistan
Washington Post 06/23/10
The view form Pakistan which discourages a large American footprint there and in Afghanistan.
01/04/2008
The head of the ISI, Pakistan's intelligence agency, met with CIA officials and argued against America sending more troops to Afghanistan. Some opposition parties oppose the large American embassy construction in Islamabad and consulate in Peshawar as signs America is increasing its presence. And Army chief Kalyani who sees Taliban moving into Baluchistan opposes drone attacks on Mullah Omar residing there.
Grouped Articles
Pakistan Gives Sharif a Mandate
Wall Street Journal 05/12/13
Pakistan to Release Senior Taliban Leader
Wall Street Journal 09/11/13
Leader of Pakistani Taliban Killed in Drone Strike
Wall Street Journal 11/02/13
Taliban Making Military Gains in Afghanistan
New York Times 07/26/14
Around an Invisible Leader, Taliban Power Shifts
New York Times 12/28/14
Taliban Leader Mullah Omar Is Dead, Afghan Spy Agency Says
Wall Street Journal 07/30/15
Tata Motors strategies
01/03/2008
Grouped Articles
Jaguar, Land Rover Lift Results at Tata
Wall Street Journal 03/01/10
Tata Motors May Raise $700 Million
Wall Street Journal 08/18/10
From Cheap to Cool, Revamped Car Is Aimed at India's Young Buyers
New York Times 05/23/14
Tata Unveils First New Model Since 2010
Wall Street Journal 08/13/14
Tata Motors Says Hello to Cash Cushion: Overheard
Wall Street Journal 01/29/15
India’s industrial outpost: Tata for now
Economist 09/10/11
Tata Motors Emo electric concept car in 2012
01/03/2008
The electric car would be priced at $20,000 if manufactured, bringing the cost down to $12,500 with the $7500 government subsidy. It was designed by American, British and Indian engineers.
Grouped Articles
Tata Technologies Readies a Conceptual E.V. for Auto Show
New York Times 01/08/12
Ford CEO: Battery Is Third of Electric Car Cost
Wall Street Journal 04/18/12
Wall Street Journal 05/29/12
BusinessWeek 01/03/08
Four Wheels for the Masses: The $2,500 Car
New York Times 01/08/08
Tata Motors performance
01/03/2008
Grouped Articles
Jaguar, Land Rover Lift Results at Tata
Wall Street Journal 03/01/10
From Cheap to Cool, Revamped Car Is Aimed at India's Young Buyers
New York Times 05/23/14
Tata Unveils First New Model Since 2010
Wall Street Journal 08/13/14
Tata Motors Says Hello to Cash Cushion: Overheard
Wall Street Journal 01/29/15
Emerging-Market Funds Tweak Their Strategy
New York Times 09/03/11
India’s industrial outpost: Tata for now
Economist 09/10/11
Shell refining
01/02/2008
Grouped Articles
Shell Picks Refining Chief to Become CEO
Wall Street Journal 07/09/13
Conflict in Oil Industry, Awash in Crude
New York Times 02/12/14
Oil Firms’ Refining Business Softens Blow From Crude Drop
Wall Street Journal 05/01/15
Shell Plans Cost Cutting As Profit Is Threatened
Wall Street Journal 01/02/08
GM's (General Motors) investments in electric car development in 2014-2016
01/02/2008
Grouped Articles
GM to Invest $449 Million in Electric-Car Development
Wall Street Journal 04/09/14
GM Plans $1 Billion Makeover for Venerated Warren Tech Center
Wall Street Journal 05/15/15
GM to Expand Volt's Launch to New York, Austin
Wall Street Journal 07/01/10
GE to Buy 25,000 Electric Vehicles
Wall Street Journal 11/12/10
Volt Will Get Equivalent of 93 M.P.G., G.M. Says
New York Times 11/24/10
G.M. to Add 1,000 Electric and Hybrid Jobs
New York Times 11/30/10
Russia's South Stream natural gas pipeline project to supply Europe
01/01/2008
Grouped Articles
In Reversal, Neighbors Squeeze Russia's Gazprom Over Natural-Gas Prices
Wall Street Journal 05/02/13
In Diplomatic Defeat, Putin Diverts Pipeline to Turkey
New York Times 12/01/14
Russia used to have a powerful weapon in its energy sector. Not anymore. - The Washington Post
Washington Post 08/18/15
South Stream Wins Nod From Turkey
Wall Street Journal 12/28/11
In a Car, a Lesson in Russian-European Trade
New York Times 01/01/08
Long Promised, the Global Market for Natural Gas Has Finally Arrived
WSJ 06/06/17
China Coal industry
12/31/2007
Coal Industry in China.
Grouped Articles
Air Pollution From Coal Use Cuts Lifespans in China, Study Shows
Wall Street Journal 07/09/13
Colombia, China Close In on Coal and Railway Deal
Wall Street Journal 10/18/13
China Makes Environmental Case for Increasing Big Coal's Clout
Wall Street Journal 12/01/13
The Poor Need Cheap Fossil Fuels
New York Times 12/03/13
China Fires Away at Coal Power
Wall Street Journal 05/14/15
Fading Coal Industry in China May Offer Chance to Aid Climate
New York Times 09/21/15
Toyota Russia
12/25/2007
Toyota in the Russian car market.
Grouped Articles
Russia's Auto Market Picks Up Speed
Wall Street Journal 08/26/10
Ruble Pressures Auto Makers to Rethink Russia Business
Wall Street Journal 12/19/14
Toyota to Cement Top Spot In 2008
New York Times 12/25/07
Russia's Auto Market Shines Amid Gloom
Wall Street Journal 08/30/12
Novartis scientist Rappouli and the unique collaboration with Craig Venter, who mapped the human genome in 2004, resulting in a vaccine for Meningitis B
12/17/2007
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 12/17/07
Italy's scientist Dr. Rappouli and the invention of a new vaccine for Meningitis B, in collaboration with U.S. scientist Craig Venter, who mapped the human genome
12/17/2007
Meningitis kills 80,000-100,000 people each year, many times within hours of the infection. Many of the children are one year old and others suffer brain damage, loss of limbs, hearing loss. Jeanne Whalen tells the story of the unique collaboration between Dr Rappouli of Novartis and Craig Venter, leading to the new vaccine.
Grouped Articles
Wall Street Journal 12/17/07
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