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Toyota’s Akio Toyoda To Testify Before US Congress
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“Toyota president Akio Toyoda said Thursday he will testify at a congressional hearing next week about the automaker’s massive recalls in the United States, meeting face to face with lawmakers after enduring criticism that he responded too slowly to the company’s safety crisis.” [Link]
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Offensive Lineman Jon Runyan To Run For Congress
“One day after signing with the San Diego Chargers, Jon Runyan says he’ll retire at the end of the season and run for Congress in New Jersey. The 35-year-old offensive lineman said Wednesday that he told Republican officials in Burlington County of his plans to challenge Democratic Rep. John Adler in New Jersey’s 3rd District. ” Link
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Robert Byrd Becomes Longest Serving Member Of Congress Ever
“The Senate is marking a new milestone Wednesday when West Virginia Sen. Robert C. Byrd becomes the longest-serving lawmaker in congressional history. ‘I look forward to serving you for the next 56 years and 320 days,’ Byrd said in a statement marking the occasion.” Link
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William Jefferson: Crooked Lawmaker Gets 13 Year Sentence
“William Jefferson, a Democrat who represented parts of New Orleans for nearly 20 years, was convicted in August of taking roughly $500,000 in bribes and seeking millions more in exchange for using his influence to broker business deals in Africa.” Link
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