Word: pedaling
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...move away from the politics of fear." That probably reflects the no-drama Obama team's desire to close the books on the George W. Bush era and its obsession with the war on terrorism. But this episode suggests there are some things no government can afford to soft-pedal...
...will recall more than 3.8 million vehicles is unlikely to end the controversy over the car's sudden-acceleration problems. Following complaints about the problem - and a deadly accident in California last summer - the company acknowledged that floor mats, if not secured properly, could get stuck under the accelerator pedal, leaving a vehicle's throttle stuck open. Hence the recall, to replace the accelerator pedals and floor mats...
...part of the recall, the shape of the accelerator pedal on millions of Toyotas will be reconfigured to address the risk of floor-mat entrapment. In addition, Toyota will install a brake-override system that cuts engine power in case of simultaneous application of both the accelerator and brake pedals. The cost of the recall could top $4 billion, according to speculation in Tokyo, which Toyota officials in the U.S. have declined to verify. (See TIME's survey of the 50 worst cars...
...Buffaloes (5-1) entered the tournament championship on a roll, but it was the Crimson that came out firing. The visiting squad jumped out to an 8-0 lead and kept its foot on the pedal thanks to a number of key performances. Junior Emma Markley posted a team-high 24 points, freshman Victoria Lippert added 14, and junior Jackie Alemany grabbed a career-high 11 rebounds...
...whole idea was to keep our foot on the pedal, not play scared, and if everybody’s looking for somebody to blame, you can blame this guy right here,” Williams said, pointing to himself...