Here's a collection of the Metro Detroit, Michigan and national business news stories today:

Metro Detroit:
• Detroit Free Press: General Electric plans to give work to up to 50 Michigan firms
• Crain's Detroit Business: Applications accepted for year-long film training program
• Detroit News: Tim Hortons bets on Michigan expansion

Michigan:
• MLive.com: Despite recalls, Toyota bests Big 3 on Consumer Reports' Automaker Report Card
• Grand Rapids Press: Temp agencies report upswing in demand for workers
• Grand Rapids Press: Employers scramble for IT workers in Michigan technology shortage
• MLive.com: Senate jobs bill moves forward, 15-day unemployment benefit extension likely

U.S.:
• New York Times: List of troubled banks at 16-year peak, FDIC says
• New York Times: Deal to sell Hummer to China company nears collapse
• USA Today: Toyota's top U.S. exec apologizes, to face Congress
• Bloomberg.com: Consumer confidence in U.S. falls more than forecast
• USA Today: Owner of Sears, Kmart plans to close 21 stores by spring
• New York Times: Wal-Mart adds its clout to movie streaming