The Securities & Exchange Commission is about to propose changes that they say will attract foreign investment and enhance the investing opportunities of Americans. Oh yeah? Try this view: We'll be getting screwed by the government - again!
One airline may weather the fuel crisis better than most: Southwest. The low-cost, no frills, peanuts (or pretzels) only airline has been fuel conscious for years. The Texas-based carrier buys its fuel years in advance
<p>Grim story about the predicted loss of US jobs through 2009. Described as a "slow-motion recession," our financial picture seems dark. Read what economists are saying about the US economy: "...tepid economic growth and a shrinking labor market..."</p>
The following statement is written by Congressman Paul about the pending financial disaster. He will introduce this statement as a special order and insert it into the Congressional Record next week. Fortunately, we have the opportunity to debut it first
<p>THE dollar was lower at noon, with investors remaining on the sidelines ahead of this afternoon's Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) interest rate decision.</p>
<p>French fishermen have voted to continue blockades of several ports and fuel depots for two more days in protest at fishing quotas and rising diesel costs. </p>
<p>BBC News website readers across Europe have been reacting to the continent's surging fuel prices, which have prompted blockades and strikes in Spain, France and the UK.
Read some of their comments below and send us your own experiences.
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Martinez, 50, must choose between retiring and making a long and expensive commute across state lines to stay with GM Corp. Any future he can imagine is going to be costly and tough.
