Stories tagged with "Automobile Industry"

Legislation would cut out Sallie Mae by indystar

House votes to end use of private lenders in college loans, boost Pell Grants WASHINGTON — The House voted Thursday in favor of the biggest overhaul of college aid programs... – Sep 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

U.S. pulling the plug on cash for clunkers by indystar

WASHINGTON – The U.S. government will shut down its cash-for-clunkers program at 8 p.m. Monday, in a bid to avoid car dealers and shoppers from claiming more than the $3... – Aug 20, 2009 at 4:31 PM in Nation & World

Indy 500 moments: The race by indystar

March 20, 1909 — Carl Fisher and partners incorporate Indianapolis Motor Speedway, planning to create a test track to support the state’s growing automobile industry.... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Indiana jobless rate up slightly in February by John Ketzenberger

Indiana’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 9.4 percent in February, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. The increase is 0.1 percent over... – Mar 27, 2009 at 4:56 PM in Business

Idled rail cars irritate residents of New Castle by Bill Mccleery

Eyesores likely to stay put until economy improves. NEW CASTLE, Ind. — When she moved into a house across the street from a railroad track, Rebecca Collier knew she’d... – Mar 04, 2009 at 11:05 AM in News

Economy waving yellow flag on NASCAR by Steve Ballard

Country’s financial woes take their toll on teams, drivers and racetracks heading into the 2009 season From Jimmie Johnson trying to capitalize on the opportunity of a... – Feb 12, 2009 at 7:45 AM in Sports

Sagging economy means cutbacks for NASCAR by indystar

With its close ties to the struggling automobile industry and heavy reliance upon corporate sponsorships, NASCAR perhaps more than any other major sports organization is feeling... – Nov 18, 2008 at 2:03 AM in Sports

Daniels not seeking auto industry bailout by indystar

WASHINGTON — Gov. Mitch Daniels said today that he’s skeptical that Congress can help the struggling U.S. auto industry.“Let’s give Congress a chance, but there’s nothing in... – Nov 12, 2008 at 7:01 PM in Communities

Flash of Genius by Robert Hammerle

"C+" Rating by Robert W. Hammerle "Flash of Genius" is a rather melancholy movie that never rises to the level of the compelling story on which it is based. Greg Kinnear, who... – Oct 07, 2008 at 10:55 AM in Movies