The new lineup for Thursday night

The new lineup for Thursday night

kAmy Poehler, above, has her coming-out party starring in the new comedy “Parks and Rec-reation.” The show premieres at 8:30 tonight on NBC with the new crime drama “Southland” premiering at 10.

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American opera

k“The Tender Land” is a very accessible American opera that deserves to be heard more often, according to Allan R. Mosher, who is directing its production as part of Youngstown State University’s performing arts series.

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business

Supplier support

kThe Treasury Depart-ment started a $5 billion financing support program Wednesday to help auto suppliers keep parts flowing to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC as they try to rebound with billions in government aid.

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