Republicans call for probe of Obama’s green car program

By Matthew Mosk, Brian Ross and Ronnie Greene

Representative calls for further investigation into Energy Dept. loans to electric car companies

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… This is a huge learning curve, even for an established company like GM or Ford,” Taylor said. “For a startup company like Tesla, it’s almost imposs …"

Community coated in black mist — until citizens fought back

By Ronnie Greene and Howard Berkes

Regulators stymied unless they could witness 'fugitive' emissions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… constantly aware of the slimy black substance. He’d wash his 1997 white Ford truck, only to find it dusted with black the next day. He learned to keep …"

Environmental injustice: EPA neglects discrimination claims from polluted communities

By Corbin Hiar

Agency’s dysfunctional Office of Civil Rights sits on complaints for years

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… a quarter of all families in the community live below the poverty line.In Ford Heights, Ill., a solidly African-American exurb of Chicago, about 40 perce …"

"… e air,” said Melva Smith-Weaver, who worked at the Head Start program in Ford Heights until 2007.”There was quite a few children during that time that …"

"… “outrageous that this complaint wasn’t addressed immediately” by OCR.Ford Heights Mayor Charles Griffin agreed. In an October letter to Jackson, he …"

"… of uncertainty from the facility,” Griffin wrote.The Corpus Christi and Ford Heights complaints are among at least 15 Clean Air Act cases pending with …"

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ANALYSIS: When Medicare isn't Medicare

By Wendell Potter

Ryan plan off-loads risk to beneficiaries

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… lance to each other. That ain’t no lie, PolitFact. …"

"… the engine and transmission. Could you still honestly market your car as a Ford?That question gets at the heart of the controversy over who is being more …"

"… blicans or Democrats.If you overhaul the Medicare system like you did your Ford and tell the public it’s still Medicare, are you doing so honestly?As I …"

CPAC panel: ‘Celebrate’ Citizens United ruling

By Michael Beckel

Conservative lawyers dismiss threat of foreign money, anonymous political spending

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… ch News.“Let’s say you have a trade association [that] takes dues from Ford, do they really want to know who bought the last Fusion or the last F-150? …"

FACT CHECK: Artful swerves on the auto bailout

By The Associated Press

Both sides botch the facts in discussions on the 2008 federal bailout of the auto industry

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… bailout and how they compare with the facts:___ROMNEY: "If General Motors, Ford and Chrysler get the bailout that their chief executives asked for yesterd …"

"… tomaker. Chrysler has grown faster in the U.S. than any major car company. Ford is investing billions in U.S. plants and factories. And together, the enti …"

"… y is true enough but skips key points.For one, "we" had nothing to do with Ford, which declined a bailout and climbed back on its own. Second, viewers of …"

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North Carolina governor's race awash in out-of-state funds

By Paul Abowd and John Dunbar

Two powerful partisan groups are funneling millions of dollars into the North Carolina governor's race.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… d not respond to a request for comment for this story.Dalton’s spokesman Ford Porter called the independent advertising “an unfortunate reality” and …"

Amidst cuts, Army outfits chauffeurs

By Aaron Mehta

While the military looks to cut, the Army solicits new uniforms for drivers.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… bids to make four large SUVs — two 2011 Lincoln Navigators L 4X4 and two Ford Expedition XLT vehicles, all meant to seat seven passengers.Only a few law …"

Study spotlights high breast cancer risk for plastics workers

By Jim Morris

Researchers cite breast cancer risks in Canadian plastic auto parts factories — with potential implications in the U.S. and beyond.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… I — “invasive and fast-growing,” said Knight, 53, who now works at a Ford parts distribution center near Toronto. She had a single mastectomy and, f …"

"… alth and Safety legislation in the jurisdictions in which they operate.” Ford said it “requires suppliers to ensure that our products — no matter wh …"

Toyota forms new campaign money vehicle

By Dave Levinthal

Automaker forms new committee to raise, spend campaign cash.

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ford":

"… an, although generally less than domestic car companies General Motors and Ford. Toyota regularly lobbies the government on a variety of issues affecting …"

"… s the Democratic National Committee or Republican National Committee. GM, Ford and several automotive industry trade groups, such as the National Auto De …"

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