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GM in the hot seat all over again.

Hello again, I'm Robin Alney, and this is To the Point from Public Radio International,

a daily look at the issues Americans care about most.

For many years, General Motors knowingly installed ignition switches that failed to meet point from Public Radio International that they did look at the issues Americans care about most.

For many years, General Motors knowingly installed ignition switches that failed to meet specifications in Chevy Cobaltz and other small cars. At least 13 people have died in

accidents linked to defective switches GM could have replaced for $2. But a massive recall

didn't start until this year.

Now there's a criminal probe, and Congress is asking,

what did GM executives and federal regulators know?

And when did they know it?

Can Mary Barra, the company's new CEO, persuade Capitol Hill and millions of customers,

that GM has cleaned up its act since the federal bailout?

Today's talking point, Caesar Chavez, warts and all.

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Hello again, Warren. I'll be back with To the Point.

Over the weekend, General Motors increased this year's vehicle recalls to 4.8 million,

six times more than it recalled last year,

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