the economy speeds past japan, swelling to the second largest in the world. sticking accelerator pedals causing some vehicles to speed out of control. after a federal bail-out, g.m. signalling the rebirth of american corporate icon. apple surpassed microsoft as the world s top tech company. after week of debate. president obama unveiling come promiedz to extend bush era tax cut for all americans for two years. some the plan toughest critic, member of the president own party. after weeks of vigorous debate, congress found common ground and extented the tax cut. a look at the year in biz in