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Models, A Mainstay of Auto Shows, Rev Up To Sell In Detroit

Auto models have been showing off cars for decades, but now they play a much bigger role in selling vehicles, according to Margery Krevsky, who runs an auto modeling talent agency. They may be needed this year more than ever with the industry in the tank.

 
 

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Democratic senators and Citigroup have agreed on a plan to let bankruptcy judges alter home loans to prevent foreclosures.

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