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HEALTH AND SCIENCE

Automakers’ woes help sink market
Dow closes at 5-year low as industry fails to sway Congress on bailout aid
FROM WIRE REPORTS

Final Four on stadium dance card
2014 men’s basketball event is latest coup for Jones, Arlington
By JEFF MOSIER
Staff Writer jmosier@dallasnews.com

Mammoth discovery: beast’s genetic code
Scientists have deciphered much of the genetic code of the woolly mammoth, a feat
they say could allow them to re-create the prehistoric beast. 14A

Shares on Wall Street closed at their lowest levels in five years Wednesday as Detroit
automakers were poised to leave Washington without the federal aid the companies
contend is critical to their longterm survival. After two days of testimony, the
chief executives of General Motors, Ford Motor Co. and Chrysler were

unable to persuade lawmakers to aid their industry by tapping the $700 billion financial
rescue program. A Democratic Congress, unwilling or unable to approve a $25 billion
bailout for Detroit’s Big Three, appears ready to leave the automakers’ fate
in the hands of the Bush administration. Hobbled by lackluster sales and choked credit,
the automakers are

burning through money at an alarming rate — about $18 billion in the last quarter
alone. GM has said it could collapse within weeks, and there are indications that
Chrysler might not be far behind. Ford has said it could get through the end of 2008,
but it’s unclear how much longer. Caught in the middle are legions of manufacturing
firms and auto dealers — and millions of jobs — after Senate Democrats canceled
a showdown vote that had been expected today.
See AUTOMAKER Page 12A

NATION
Teen Web time not a waste, study says
The hours teenagers spend socializing on the Internet give them valuable skills,
according to a new study. 5A

DOLLAR WISE

YOUR SHOPPING BAG

Bring skepticism to liquidation sales, experts say

SPORTSDAY
A Cowboy and a gentleman to boot
A Dallas Cowboy’s act of kindness brightens a homeless man’s day. 1C

ARLINGTON — The Dallas Cowboys’ fortunes have been up and down on the field this
year, but their record is perfect at their new stadium in Arlington. The $1.1 billion
stadium is now 3-for-3 in bids for megasporting events after INSIDE: the announcement
Stadium Wednesday that it can be would host the 2014 modified to NCAA men’s basketfit
many ball Final Four. The sports. 8A stadium, which opens in 2009, is already home
to the 2010 NBA All-Star Game and the 2011 Super Bowl. Team owner Jerry Jones initially
said he intended the new stadium to be not just a football venue but a showplace
for the entire region. He said he’d go after the nation’s biggest events, and
he has — with great success.
See FINAL Page 8A

WORLD
Indian navy sinks pirates’ attack base
After a skirmish, a frigate from the Indian navy sank a ship used by pirates as a
mobile attack base. 13A

REBUILDING THE COAST

METRO
Law firm to examine DISD use of fake IDs
An outside law firm has been hired to look into the Dallas school district’s practice
of issuing false Social Security numbers to foreign citizens hired to teach in the
district. 1B

Perry, tired of wait, sets up Ike panel
FEMA should fund all cleanup, he says, but let recovery begin
By EMILY RAMSHAW
Austin Bureau eramshaw@dallasnews.com

Sessions to lead GOP election efforts
House Republicans name Dallas Rep. Pete Sessions chairman of the party’s campaign
arm for the next two years. Section B

BUSINESS
Cost of living falls with energy prices
The cost of living in the U.S. fell by 1 percent last month, largely attributable
to a drop in energy prices. 1D

MICHAEL AINSWORTH/Staff Photographer

Going-out-of-business signs try to lure shoppers into a Harold’s clothing store
at Inwood Village in Dallas. Consumer advocates suggest that shoppers do their own
homework to temper the hype of such sales.

GUIDEDAILY

Everything must go, except common sense
By MARIA HALKIAS

AUSTIN — Frustrated that the Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t answered
his month-old plea for full funding of Hurricane Ike recovery costs, Gov. Rick Perry
will announce a new commission today in Houston to oversee coastal rebuilding efforts.
Mr. Perry will reiterate that Texas wants the federal agency to cover all of the
debris removal costs for the next 18 months or risk bankrupting the state’s hard-hit
coastal communities. Without full coverage, FEMA pays 75 percent of the state’s
estimated $2 billion cleanup and local governments pay 25 percent — an impossibility
for cash-strapped counties.
See OFFICIALS Page 10A

TEXAS HIGH SCHOOLS

INSIDE
How to shop the clearance sales wisely, 12A

Isn’t being Beyoncé good enough?
Beyoncé Knowles is the latest example of artists compelled to exercise their star
power by creating alter egos — a step that’s rarely successful. 1E INSIDE
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Staff Writer mhalkias@dallasnews.com

©2008, The Dallas Morning News

In the daily hunt called shopping, there’s something magnetic about a going-out-of-business
sale. Big signs plastered outside flap in the wind, and inside, vacant, roped-off
shelves and departments give off a feeling of finality, a physical reminder that
that television, jacket, handbag or lamp probably won’t be there tomorrow. But
shoppers need to temper the hype with their own homework, consumer advocates say.
Circuit City, Linens ’n Things, Mervyn’s, Whitehall Jewelers and Steve & Barry’s
are closing stores in bankruptcy. Others, such as Talbots, Dillard’s and Ann Taylor,
are shuttering unprofitable locations to weather the downturn. Through the third
quarter, 6,100 announced store closings from major chains exceeded the annual numbers
for two of the last three years, according to the International Council of Shopping
Centers.
See EXPERTS Page 12A

Athletic credits poised to climb
Panel backs letting 4 years of sports count toward graduation
By TERRENCE STUTZ
Austin Bureau tstutz@dallasnews.com

DOLLAR WISE
During tougher economic times, it is important to be “Dollar Wise” — and we
are here to help. The Dallas Morning News has assembled a panel of experts to answer
your most pressing financial questions and provide everyday tips on how to cut back
on expenses. GET expert financial advice; e-mail moneyhelp@ dallasnews.com. FIND
cost-cutting tools on everything from shopping to health care, take our financial
fitness quiz, and share your tips and suggestions on our blog. dallasnews.com/dollarwise

AUSTIN — In a state where football is king, students who pass, kick and tackle
will soon be able to get more credit toward high school graduation. After lengthy
debate that pitted coaches against some school reform advocates, the State Board
of Education approved a plan Wednesday to give football players — and other high
school athletes — twice as much credit.
See PANEL Page 4A

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