Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Sustained recovery still in question: Bernanke
SUSTAINED RECOVERY STILL IN QUESTION: BERNANKE
The U.S. economic recovery is still not yet on a sustainable path, and
near-zero interest rates are still needed, Federal Reserve Board
Chairman Ben Bernanke tells lawmakers.
TOYOTA PRESIDENT NEXT TO FEEL HEAT FROM CONGRESS
Lawmakers on Wednesday take aim at Toyota's President Akio Toyoda, a
day after they lambasted the automaker's top U.S.
executive for the company's conduct during its rampant safety problems.
AHEAD OF HEARINGS, TOYOTA CHIEF VOWS TO DO BETTER
Facing U.S. Congressional hearings focused on his company's safety
record, Toyota Motor Corp. President Akio Toyoda admits his company
can do better.
TOYOTA COMING TO GRIPS WITH SAFETY ISSUES: EXEC
The company's top U.S. executive faces Congress after lawmakers,
consumers and analysts spend much of the day slamming the automaker
for neglect leading up to its recall crisis.
SAFER TOYOTAS -- AT WHAT COST?
Public wrath is on display this week in Washington as lawmakers rake
Toyota over the coals for its cool response to
fatal flaws in its cars. But the hearings expose issues that go far
beyond the troubled car maker.