Five other New York bridges are Ammann's: the Triborough, the Bayonne, the Bronx-Whitestone, the Throgs Neck, the Verrazano-Narrows.

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There had been controversy over Ammann's modified boot bindings, with Austria threatening to launch a protest after the first round.

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He spent the next two days in the bushes outside Mr. Ammann's apartment, sitting in his friend's favorite bar or driving up and down his street.

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Ammann's list of accomplishments seems too lengthy for one man.

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Ammann said GM's North American profits were down a little from 2011 largely due to lower pension income.

NPR: General Motors Posts $898M 4Q Net Profit

Still, putting the tax credits back on the books was good news for the company because it's a sign of good prospects, Chief Financial Officer Dan Ammann said.

NPR: General Motors Posts $898M 4Q Net Profit