A look at the details Dec 19, 2008
Regulators adopt new credit card rules. Regulators adopt new credit card rules. (AZCentral -- Business)
Credit card rules changed in move to help consumers Dec 19, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. New limits on interest rate hikes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Martin’s Cable Plan Loses Steam Dec 14, 2008
Washington Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin is coming under intense pressure to abandon his dream of bringing cable networks and TV stations under tighter federal regulatory control. He faced his strongest push-back last week from the two Capitol Hill Democrats who will be running the commerce committees in the House and Senate next year, Sen. (Multichannel News)
Size, timing of auto lifeline uncertain Dec 14, 2008
Your browsers security settings are preventing some features from appearing. Officials crunch rescue figures. (Detroit Free Press)
FDA puts black box warning on bowel-clearing drugs Dec 13, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal health officials said Thursday they will add the sternest safety warnings available to drugs used before colonoscopies, following reports of kidney damage in several patients. The Food and Drug Administration said it has received more than 20 reports of a serious form of kidney failure among patients taking the bowel-cleansing drugs, known as oral phosphate products. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Opponents Growing To Martin's Unbundling Plan Dec 13, 2008
Viacom, NBCU, MPAA, NAB, ACA Voice Concerns. By Ted Hearn -- Multichannel News, 12/10/2008 5:29:00 PM. (Multichannel News)
Local car dealers anxiously eye Washington Dec 13, 2008
St. Louis Metropolitan Area and surrounding Missouri and Illinois counties. By Saturday, December 13, 2008 2:55 AM CST. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
FDA to add 'black-box' warnings to bowel-cleansing drugs Dec 12, 2008
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Bowel-clearing meds get sternest label Dec 12, 2008
Bowel-clearing drugs to get sternest FDA label - More health news- msnbc. $7 online stock trades. (MSNBC -- Health)
Judge Extends Injunction Against NFL Suspensions Dec 12, 2008
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Auto deaths down 10 percent so far this year Dec 12, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal safety officials say auto fatalities dropped almost 10 percent in 2008 through October, a trend overlapping with a historic cutback in driving as well as advancements in safety measures such as technology that prevents rollovers. If the trend holds up for the year's last two months, highway deaths could reach their lowest level in the 42 years since the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began keeping records. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Hunt still on for robbers, police say (37) Dec 12, 2008
Two days later, another bank robber hit Washington Federal Savings at 1111 N.W. Ninth St. He didn t use a gun either ... The Dec. 4 bank robbery at Washington Federal Savings happened at 3:30 p.m. After leaving the bank, the bank robber got on a bicycle and headed southeast with an undisclosed amount of money. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Was Illinois Senate seat up for sale? Dec 11, 2008
Thursday, December 11, 2008. Was Illinois Senate seat up for sale. (Albany Times Union)
Robberies in Valley get police attention (27) Dec 11, 2008
The suspect involved in the Corvallis bank robbery at the Washington Federal Savings was a white male who entered the bank, showed a note to a teller and demanded money. After leaving the bank, he got on a bicycle and headed southeast with an undisclosed amount of cash. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Third robbery in a week hits Corvallis (247) Dec 10, 2008
On Dec. 4, a man robbed Washington Federal Savings at 1111 N.W. Ninth St. at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Two days before, just before 5 p.m., a woman robbed Key Bank at 1817 N.W. Ninth St.. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Credit unions get $40 billion to aid mortgage losses Dec 10, 2008
By Marcy Gordon The Associated Press WASHINGTON Federal regulators said Tuesday that they are making more than $40 billion available to support several credit unions that suffered losses from mortgage securities, and will provide another $2 billion to help struggling homeowners. National Credit Union Administration Chairman Michael Fryzel said the credit unions should "use these programs constructively as they work through these difficult times.". (USA Today -- Money)
For Prosecutors, Blackwater Case Will Be Tough to Win Dec 8, 2008
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Blackwater guards set to surrender today Dec 8, 2008
Documents related to those negotiations already are filed in Washington federal court. The Justice Department has not commented on the case. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Federal Judge Blocks NFL's Suspension of 5 Dec 6, 2008
U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson said he needed more time to consider the case after hearing several hours of arguments from the league and the NFL Players Association. Stay on top of breaking news. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Bernanke urges more action on foreclosures Dec 5, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Adverse costs for homeowners, lenders, economy, Fed chief warns. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bernanke wants more foreclosure action Dec 5, 2008
Bernanke wants more done to curb foreclosures. Bernanke wants more done to curb foreclosures. (AZCentral -- Business)
Fed chief makes plea for foreclosure crisis help Dec 5, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Fed chief makes his own plea for help with foreclosure crisis120508nation & world2Associated Press WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke pleaded Thursday for more government action to relieve the foreclosure crisis and break a vicious cycle in which the housing meltdown is plunging the country deeper into recession. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Second Corvallis bank held up Dec 5, 2008
A man robbed Washington Federal Savings at 1111 N.W. Ninth St. at 3:30 p.m. Thursday the second bank robbery on the street in three days ... This is the second time Washington Federal Savings has been robbed this year. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Police seek suspect in second bank robbery this week (80) Dec 5, 2008
Corvallis police responded to a report of a bank robbery at Washington Federal Bank, 1111 N.W. Ninth St. in Corvallis Thursday at about 3:30 p.m.. Police are looking for a white male in his 50s about 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, wearing a grey women's sweatshirt with pink writing and torn jeans. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Roses n’ Raspberries (Dec. 5) Dec 5, 2008
Around 3:30 p.m. Thursday, a man described as in his 50s entered the Washington Federal Savings Bank at 1111 A. N.W. Ninth St. and also robbed that bank via a note to a teller. He escaped on a bicycle, and as of Thursday night, both robbers remained at large. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
UCSB Takes a Break from Dual Meet Action for 2008 Husky Invitational Dec 4, 2008
UC Santa Barbara Official Athletic Site. This week's meet will feature 36 events across three days of competition. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
FDA says glaucoma drug enhances eyelashes Dec 4, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Regulators say medication appears to make lashes longer and fuller. (MSNBC -- Health)
DC rail extension to airport gets key fed approval Dec 4, 2008
Anchorage Daily News. Ten-part series from Tour of Anchorage champion Holly Brooks. (Anchorage Daily News)
SEC adopts new rules for rating agencies Dec 4, 2008
$7 online stock trades. SEC adopts new rules for credit-rating agencies. (MSNBC -- Politics)
FCC's Free-Internet Plan Could Morph Into Free Airwaves Dec 4, 2008
FCC's Free-Internet Plan Could Morph Into Free Airwaves - WSJ.com. Thank you for registering. (Wall Street Journal)
U.S. recession likely to hasten insolvency of Medicare Dec 2, 2008
By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press - 12/2/08. WASHINGTON Federal health officials estimate that the struggling economy will speed up by one to three years the exhaustion of the Medicare trust fund covering hospital and nursing home care. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Bernanke: Lower interest rates 'feasible' Dec 2, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Bernanke: Lower interest rates are 'feasible. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Multichannel Newswire Dec 2, 2008
Washington Federal Communications Commission chairman Kevin Martin hasn't decided whether he will try to revive cable leased access rules in the few days he has remaining as chairman, according to a recent FCC court filing. Sanford Bernstein analyst Craig Moffett offered a revised look at the direct-broadcast satellite sector Monday, outlining the three most immediate adverse effects he believes the weak U.S. economy will have on both DirecTV and Dish Network. (Multichannel News)
Economy likely to move up Medicare's insolvency Dec 2, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal health officials estimate that the struggling economy is likely to speed up by one to three years the exhaustion of the Medicare trust fund covering hospital and nursing home care. Trustees for the Social Security and Medicare programs warned last March that the trust fund for Medicare Part A would become insolvent in 2019. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
RATE CUTS WON'T BE ENOUGH: Bernanke says Dec 2, 2008
By Sue Kirchhoff, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Monday that the U.S. economy could be in for a protracted downturn and said the central bank will step up its use of tools other than interest rates to "vigorously address the substantial risks to financial stability and economic growth.". In a speech prepared for delivery in Austin, Texas, Bernanke laid out the central bank's options. (USA Today -- Money)
Jaime Richardson | Green Valley NewsSahuarita High School students from Terri McGee’s Business Management & Administrative Service classes sponsored a school-wide food drive that collected nearly 700 pounds of food for the Green Valley Community Food Bank. From left: Tyrell Glover, Terri McGee, Hope Stogsdill, Marilyn Pinedea, Brittany Helton and Kaylie Larson.\0\0 Nov 30, 2008
The following local businesses have food donation boxes available throughout November and December: Arizona Self Storage, 18240 S. La Ca ada Dr.; Arizona Family Restaurant, 80 W. Esperanza Blvd.; Bank of America, 410 W. Continental Rd.; Bank of the West, 180 W. Continental Road No. 170; Dave Polsky Auto Center, 171 W. Continental Rd.; Edward Jones Investments, 101-28 S. La Ca ada Blvd.; Green Valley Cooling ng, 880 W. Camino Casa Verde; Jerry Bob s Family Restaurant, 1325-195 W. Duval Mine Rd.;... (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
FDA Sets Safe Level For Infant Formula Contaminant Nov 30, 2008
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Panel Sets Safe Level For Melamine. (KCRA 3, CA)
Newsweek: Will Gitmo detainees be freed in the U.S.? Nov 27, 2008
Separately, a Washington federal court ruled last week there was insufficient evidence to continue imprisoning five Bosnians and ordered the Bush administration to set them free. About 250 people remain locked up at Gitmo. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Feds warn of potential NYC terror plot Nov 27, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Feds warn cops of potential NYC terror plot. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Puget Sound aid effort will raise $8M Nov 26, 2008
Other supporters and funders tied to the effort include the , , Boeing Co., Medina Foundation, John Stanton and Theresa Gillespie, the Joshua Green Foundation, the City of Seattle, the Raikes Foundation headed by Gates Foundation CEO Jeff Raikes, Puget Sound Energy, Safeco, Starbucks, KeyBank and Washington Federal Savings. Reader Comments. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Bernanke: I underestimated housing problem Nov 24, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Tells magazine that he was wrong in forecasting subprime mortgage issues. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Bernanke says he erred in gauging mortgage fallout Nov 24, 2008
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke acknowledges he was wrong in believing that there would be limited fallout to financial markets from risky mortgages that soured after the housing market's collapse. "I and others were mistaken early on in saying that the subprime crisis would be contained," Bernanke said in an article in the Dec. 1 issue of The New Yorker magazine. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Citigroup rescue: U.S. pumping billions into bank giant Nov 24, 2008
By Sue Kirchhoff, USA TODAY WASHINGTON Federal regulators late Sunday agreed to backstop about $306 billion of Citicorp's riskiest assets to bolster the staggering banking giant, in yet another in a growing list of radical efforts to shore up confidence in troubled financial markets. Under the agreement announced by the Treasury Department, the FDIC and the Federal Reserve, the government will protect Citi securities backed by residential and commercial real estate. (USA Today -- Money)
Bernanke: I Was Wrong About Subprime Crisis Nov 24, 2008
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FDIC to guarantee $1.4 trillion in bank debt Nov 22, 2008
FDIC to guarantee $1. 4 trillion in bank debt - Economy in Turmoil- msnbc. (MSNBC -- Politics)
US will guarantee up to $1.4 tn in bank debt Nov 22, 2008
US will guarantee up to $1. 4 tn in bank debt- International Business-News-The Economic Times. (India Times)
Fed move to ease purchase of failed banks Nov 22, 2008
Regulators move to ease purchase of failed banks. Regulators move to ease purchase of failed banks. (AZCentral -- Business)
Don't swap toy safety for price, office urges Nov 20, 2008
Don t swap toy safety for price, office urges. Used playthings may pose danger to kids. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SEC charges Mark Cuban with insider trading Nov 19, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal regulators on Monday charged Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban with insider trading for allegedly using confidential information on a stock sale to avoid more than $750,000 in losses. The Securities and Exchange Commission filed a civil lawsuit against Cuban in federal court in Dallas. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Feds charge Cuban Nov 18, 2008
Updated: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:53 AM CST FONT SIZE. The ASSOCIATED PRESS. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Cuban Hit By Accusation Nov 18, 2008
ESPN - Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban accused of insider trading. Try the NEW ESPN Search. (ESPN -- Golf News)
NBA's Cuban charged by SEC Nov 18, 2008
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Prosecutors Draft Indictment Against Blackwater Guards Nov 15, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal prosecutors have drafted an indictment against six Blackwater Worldwide security guards in last year's deadly Baghdad shootings of 17 Iraqi civilians, The Associated Press has learned. The draft is being reviewed by senior Justice Department officials but no charging decisions have been made. (Fox News)
Moms decry child-care aid cuts Nov 15, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal investigators looking into the collapse of the Interstate 35W bridge said Friday that engineers likely skipped a critical piece of number-crunching when the bridge was still on the drawing board in 1961, sending the span on a inexorable, nearly half-century course that ended in a pile of twisted steel and concrete on a hot August evening in 2007. BEIJING A Muslim Uighur woman who is more than six months pregnant remained under watch Friday in a hospital in China's far... (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Audit: Sharpton campaign owes US nearly $500,000 Nov 15, 2008
By Devlin Barrett, Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON Federal auditors have concluded the Rev. Al Sharpton's 2004 campaign owes the government nearly $500,000 for illegal donations and other financial improprieties. Sharpton has been feuding with the Federal Election Commission for years over his accounting in his failed run for president, for which he received $100,000 in so-called government matching funds that authorities later concluded he did not deserve because he hadn't followed campaign... (USA Today)
Material pile, design blamed for bridge collapse Nov 14, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Experts: Disaster was inevitable after steel plates failed on Minn. (MSNBC -- Politics)
FDA to detain food shipments from China Nov 14, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal health officials on Thursday ordered dozens of imported foods from China held at the border as possible health risks. Most are ethnic treats, including snacks, drinks and chocolates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
US rejects plan for credit card forgiveness Nov 13, 2008
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Regulators deny credit card forgiveness plan Nov 13, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Companies would have received tax relief for helping consumers. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Government warns about inexpensive toys Nov 13, 2008
$7 online stock trades. Concern that parents trying to save may end up buying dangerous items. (MSNBC -- Business)
FEDS TO BANKS: Use the bailout money for lending Nov 13, 2008
By Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON Federal bank regulators, seeking to address criticism about the government's $700 billion bailout plan, have issued guidance to banks encouraging them to lend to credit worthy borrowers. The guidelines by the Federal Reserve and three other federal banking regulators, released Wednesday, encourage institutions to work with mortgage borrowers to avoid defaults. (USA Today -- Money)
FDA to detain some food shipments from China Nov 13, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal health officials are slapping a detention order on dozens of imported foods from China. The Food and Drug Administration says foods made with milk will be held at ports of entry, as a precaution, until independent tests show they are free of the industrial chemical melamine. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Experts fear economy may spur sales of unsafe toys Nov 13, 2008
WASHINGTON Federal safety officials worry that the economic downturn will drive discount-seeking parents to buy used toys tainted by lead or with dangerous designs. Government safety officials are particularly concerned that money-conscious parents will purchase holiday gifts from secondhand, online sellers, who may not be aware of safety issues. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Who Got Bailout Money So Far? Nov 12, 2008
Washington Federal $200 million. First Niagara Financial $186 million. (Newsmax)
Taking care of business Nov 11, 2008
I think we re seeing the beginnings of that right now, with the Washington Federal building being revitalized, the Jo-Ann s area. There have been two different streets where we ve put in the streetscape improvements partnering with downtown merchants, Plaza 255, Blackstone. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
