Supporting the automotive industry through the current crisis and steering a clear transition to a low-carbon future will create millions of middle-class jobs that are vital to a strong economy while reinvigorating American technological superiority.

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Apparently, experience doesn't count for everything: Aside from Gillis' problems with Bexxar, Henney is steering his current company, Dendreon (nasdaq: DNDN - news - people ), out of some recent disappointments over a prostate cancer vaccine.

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Because of the time needed for a radio signal from Earth to reach the rover -- about 14 minutes at Mars' current position -- "We don't command the rover with a joystick or a steering wheel in real time, " Tompkins said.

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There is no doubt the UAE is one of those allies - and its ruling sheikhs will be steering carefully between the viewpoints of their recent and current visitors over the next few days, says our correspondent.

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