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World Service,11 Dec 2013,55 mins

US Budget Deal

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A budget deal for the US - but does that mean the era of government shutdowns is over? Plus, Mary Barra is the first female to lead one of America's big car makers, General Motors. But why has it taken so long? And the 'VW-Kombi' - the campervan with a cool reputation - reaches the end of the road. Our guests Andrew Steer of the World Resources Institute and energy analyst Vandana Hari talk about climate change and commerce. Plus, Rahul Tandon has the latest business stories making the headlines in India.

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