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The question lingers, how could she not have known about the faulty ignition switches that started it all when others new years before? >> i was not aware that there was this issue until the recall was introduced on january 31st. >> reporter: that was just days after she took over the top job at gm. >> auto experts say that's not surprising given gm's massive corporate structure. >> it's an enormous company. when outsiders come to work there, the first thing they say is it's mind-boggling. >> reporter: but barra is no outsider, her 30-plus year rise at gm started with an internship. she moved ...