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GM's vote on voting
Alisa Roth | Jun 7, 2006Dissident shareholders voted Tuesday in favor of a new resolution that would change how company directors are elected. It's part of a larger trend in corporate governance, Alisa Roth reports.
Active-duty data on stolen laptop too
Alisa Roth | Jun 7, 2006That laptop stolen from a Veteran's Affairs employee? It didn't just have personal information on 26 million veterans. Turns out information for most active-duty military was on there as well. Alisa Roth reports.
Mexico's presidential debate
Dan Grech | Jun 7, 2006Yesterday's prime-time presidential debate was considered crucial point in Mexico's decision to remain right of center or elect a more leftist president. Dan Grech has more.
The 'Daedalus' scam
Stacey Vanek Smith | Jun 7, 2006A college student pleaded guilty yesterday to charges he conned investors into pouring millions into a bogus hedge fund named for the mythical architect who confounded many a Greek with his complex labyrinth. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Biofuel buzz going global?
Sam Eaton | Jun 7, 2006A report out today looks at the potential for fuels such as ethanol to go global — and World Bank's potential interest in funding biofuel projects in developing countries is fueling the buzz. Sam Eaton reports.
New incentive for Iran
Bob Moon | Jun 6, 2006Last week, the White House was hailed for making concessions to Iran. Today, another proposal: The US will supply Tehran with some nuclear technology if it stops enriching uranium. And Iran didn't say no right away. Bob Moon reports.
So much for the golden years
Tess Vigeland | Jun 6, 2006A new report says the US government's pension obligations are underfunded by trillions of dollars — could our retirement future possibly be worse than we already thought? Tess Vigeland reports.
Creating a new General Motors
Kai Ryssdal | Jun 6, 2006GM shareholders approved two reform proposals today — a first — but the company isn't obligated to listen. So what do the votes mean? Host Kai Ryssdal asks around.
Underdogs of war
| Jun 6, 2006Iraqi interpreters work with foreign troops and media at great personal risk. About 5,000 fill that vital role for the US military. Ben Gilbert visited a base outside Ramadi and talked to some of them about their jobs.
FCC regulating the past
| Jun 6, 2006Writer and commentator Rob Long says that when it comes to Janet Jackson, her wardrobe and indecency, the FCC has too much brawn and not enough brains.
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