Archive for February 16th, 2010
Toyota hit by new surge of reported fatalities in vehicles
Federal officials have received a flurry of new complaints in recent weeks about deaths linked to sudden acceleration in Toyota vehicles, bringing the total number of alleged fatalities to 34 since 2000, according to government data.
Military seeks an intelligence-gathering airship
The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command and the Army Forces Strategic Command are continuing their multiyear search for a futuristic, self-powered, intelligence-gathering airship. The ideal model would be able to linger for more than three weeks over a target area at 20,000 feet, carrying a...
Tougher financial regulations not coming fast or easy for SEC’s Mary Schapiro
As Mary Schapiro took the reins of the Securities and Exchange Commission last year, she faced a torrent of complaints from lawmakers and bankers that Wall Street short sellers had driven down bank stocks during the financial crisis, contributing to the fear that gripped the nation.
