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Saving the Motor City: Can It Be Done?
Business  (tags: Detroit, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Hona, UAW, autro industry, financial crisis )

Ombretta
- 36 days ago - online.wsj.com
Insightful look at how and why America's auto industry ended up where it is, perilously close to self-destruction, and what can be done to save it.
Still Have a Job? Hundreds of Thousands Are Losing Them
Business  (tags: unemployment, jobs, economy, financial crisis, layoffs )

Ombretta
- 36 days ago - nytimes.com
Merck, Yahoo, General Electric, Xerox, Pratt & Whitney, Goldman Sachs, Whirlpool, Bank of America, Alcoa, Coca-Cola, Detroit automakers & nearly all airlines: these are the companies that are about to cut thousands of jobs. Unemployment 6.1% & rising.
One Nation, Under Stress, In Debt - How We Got Here
Business  (tags: national debt, economics, American economy, saving, spending, fiscal policies, budget )

Ombretta
- 29 days ago - iousathemovie.com
30-minute version of the Sundance-selected documentary I.O.U.S.A. that clearly, simply and frighteningly explains America's staggering economic problems. A must-see. Thanks to Pete C. for the link.
FDIC Chief Sheila Bair: Bailout Helps Banks, Does Little for Homeowners
Business  (tags: Sheila Bair, FDIC, bailout, banks, mortgages, brokerage firms, homeowners )

Ombretta
- 46 days ago - online.wsj.com
In a break with other top administration officials, the head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (that insures our bank savings up to a temporary limit of $250,000) sharply criticized the current bailout for institutionalizing its rescue efforts.
Wachovia Outdoes AIG in Executive Rewards With Our Tax Dollars
Business  (tags: Wachovia, bailout, tax dollars, cruise, Greek islands )

Ombretta
- 51 days ago - latimes.com
Oh yes indeed - Wachovia is eagerly its awaiting bailout with our billions. In the meantime, its top brokers will enjoy a cruise of the Greek isles. 75 employees, with their spouses or significant others, will cruise on our dime - all expenses paid.
Fundable Online Fundraising Welcome
Business  (tags: )

Hans
- 52 days ago - fundable.com
My experience with Fundable was awesome! It is such a novel and useful way to raise money for a cause. I would definitely use it again."
World Markets - CNNMoney.Com
Business  (tags: )

Hans
- 52 days ago - money.cnn.com
The markets are up today! Rally in european markets...Who are the people buying stocks right now? Computers? Icecold capitalists? Or the people who know more about what is happening...... This week so far everybody tried to sell everything...
2008 BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER "50"
Business  (tags: US, companies, senior citizens, over 50, workforce, employers, employees, skilled workers, age descrimination )

Kristmas
- 57 days ago - aarp.org
This annual recognition program honors companies and organizations who value the 50+ workforce. These companies know that one way to stay competitive is to make their jobs more attractive to qualified and skilled workers, regardless of age.
Dow Plunges More Than 678 to Fall Below 9,000
Business  (tags: USA, Wall Street, Dow Jones, stocks, inventments, money, General Motors, industrial average )

Kristmas
- 52 days ago - hosted.ap.org
The Dow Jones industrial average lost 679 points, after hitting its lowest point since May 27, 2003 during the session...more than 7 percent, to their lowest level in 5yrs. after a major credit ratings agency wants to cut ratings on Gen. Motors.
It Keeps Growing and Growing and Growing...
Business  (tags: bailout, Federal reserve, unsecured debt, innflation, money, world economy, moneylending )

Ombretta
- 55 days ago - nytimes.com
Despite the Miracle of the Sacred Bailout, the world economy is shattering & sinking. Now the Federal Reserve has a new brainstorm: "Hey kids, let's buy vast amounts of unsecured short-term debt that companies use to finance their day-to-day activities!"
 
 
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