Current Events

Vocabulary
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Discussion Questions
1. According to the report, what is the reason for the colder-than-normal winter in the Northern Hemisphere?
2. How do you think that restaurant patrons might respond to a reduction in the amount of salt in their food? Explain.
3. According to the CEO of Ford, what will be his company's approach to selling cars to the American public? Why do you think that his company will be taking this approach?
4. What did the chairman of General Motors say in the report regarding the health of his company? What do you think that his outlook might indicate about the overall health of the U.S. auto industry?
5. What statement did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi make regarding the importance of the auto industry to the U.S. economy? Why do you think that Speaker Pelosi decided to attend this year's auto show?