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  • Text of statement by Treasury Secretary Paulson Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 1:51PMHere is the prepared statement of U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Wednesday, as released by the Treasury.
  • The Nickel Belt debate went on — without Liberal Wednesday, October 8, 2008 @ 12:49PMA chair reserved for Liberal candidate Louise Portelance sat empty at the end of a table where three Nickel Belt candidates participated in a live [...]
  • Singapore Stocks May Fade Again On Monday Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 6:16PM(RTTNews) - After barely halting the four-day losing streak that had cost it nearly 120 points or 5 percent, the Singapore stock market turned right back to the downside on Friday - falling through support at 2,300 points.
  • Orleans Parish Election Results Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 11:59PM4th CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL 1st District, Division B Paul Bonin was elected without opposition. 1st District, Division C Dennis R. Bagneris Sr. was re-elected without opposition....
  • House girds for 2nd try on financial rescue Saturday, October 4, 2008 @ 11:42PMAssociated Press Writers WASHINGTON — House members are getting another chance to vote on a financial bailout bill that has infuriated millions of voters after the Senate added tax cuts and other sweeteners and passed it handily.
  • Bay Area Representatives Vote For Bailout Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 8:38PMTwo Alameda County Democrats and another from Sonoma County were among the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives that voted by a 263-171 margin Friday to approve an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the financial industry.
  • Historic Financial Rescue Bill Approved Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 7:30PMThe House moved passed a $700 billion bailout of the financial industry, an unprecedented government intervention designed to steady an economy on the brink.
  • Crisis rippling into economy Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 6:14PMNew York - Brace yourself. The credit squeeze that almost every financial expert has warned about is here. Banks are reducing credit lines and refusing to make new loans to everyone from the local used-car dealer to the office-supply store.
  • Discuss: Congress Okays Historic Bailout Bill; Bush Signs It Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 4:02PMCongress approved an unprecedented $700 billion government bailout of the battered financial industry on Friday and sent it to President Bush who quickly signed it. But will it help those...
  • Regional Briefs Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:34AMCortland County recognizes October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This annual recognition aims to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of local employees with disabilities who have achieved success in the workplace and acknowledge the local businesses that have provided career opportunities to employees with disabilities.
  • Remedy sought for nursing shortage Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 3:01AMHealthcare professionals and educators came together Tuesday in Oxnard to discuss ways to combat the nursing shortage in Ventura County and bring more Latinos to the profession.
  • State approves $100 million deal for college student loans Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 5:21AMThe state commission in charge of student loans approved a $100 million deal Friday to keep offering loans to students in Illinois.
  • U.S. lawmakers scramble to revive bailout Tuesday, September 30, 2008 @ 5:03AMOptions under consideration include lobbying harder for same old bill or revising bill to get more support from both Democrats and Republicans
  • College costs rank as major election issue Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 1:31PMGENESEE COUNTY, Michigan -- For Brittny Giles, the thousands of dollars she and her family are paying for increasingly rising tuition, on-campus housing and books is no small burden.
  • Grand Theft America Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 6:33AMThe crime of the century. The greatest one ever. Author Danny Schechter calls it "Plunder." The title of his important new book on the subprime and overall financial crisis. Economist Michael Hudson and others refer to a kleptocracy. A Ponzi scheme writ large.
  • Auctions International Given 15-Month Extension Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 1:19AMWales Code Enforcement Officer Walter Raichel and Cheektowaga businessman Russell Scherrer both spoke before the Wales Town Board on Sept. 10 regarding ongoing renovations to Auctions International on Route 20A in the western end of town. Scherrer, senior auctioneer for the former Foss Auction Barn, said that things are coming along slowly and all that he needs to finish the project is the ...
  • Alliance Calls For Boycott Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 7:30PMAlliance Party co leader Kay Murray says the New Zealand public should boycott the televised leaders debates if only Helen Clark and John Key take part.
  • In Bad Economy, Young Hide In School Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 6:14PMA poor jobs outlook and a struggling economy mean graduate schools are filling up with recent graduates and workers looking for opportunity.
  • Missouri’s next governor to face education issues Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:21PMNo one goes into education for the money, but Al Cade, head of Missouri Southern State University’s teacher-education department, doesn’t believe teachers should scrape by.
  • Where to Find College Funding in a Credit Crunch Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:21AM(ARA) - This year alone, more than 60 lenders have exited the federal student loan market and in the private market, most lenders have significantly tightened restrictions or left the business altogether.
  • Local reps differ on bailout plan Saturday, September 27, 2008 @ 3:09AMWASHINGTON, D.C. — Perhaps reflecting the differences of opinion which are dogging the high-stakes attempts by Congress to compromise on a bill to aid the...
  • From Free Markets to $4 Gas Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 11:13PMJames K. Galbraith offers his perspective on what supply-siders have reaped.
  • Starting over at 55 Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 5:00PMBy Pooja Lodhia Friday, September 26, 2008 at 6:48 p.m. IRON MOUNTAIN -- 55 year old Kent Aderman worked as a millwright at the Niagara Paper Mill for thirty years before being laid off last month.
  • Ground Zero Ohio: University of Dayton Experts Comment on Financial Crisis Impact on Homeowners, Taxpayers, Finance ... Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 7:02AM In many ways, Ohio has been ground zero for the current financial and economic crisis. With rising unemployment, massive plant closings and one of the highest rates of mortgage foreclosures in the nation, the already-reeling Buckeye State is bracing for another blow.
  • Man on street gives opinions on the financial crisis Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 1:46AMIf you could help out the financial industry, would you?
  • Opinions: Applause for New Aid Program Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 2:57AMAs the school year begins, many students paying their fall-quarter tuition bills are shelling out far fewer dollars - all thanks to the University’s new financial aid initiative.
  • MATC offers emergency loans after Edamerica delays payments Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 10:25PMMore than 100 Milwaukee Area Technical College students will be offered emergency loans from the school because a...
  • Loans for students approved by state Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 2:12AMThe state commission in charge of student loans approved a $100 million deal Friday to keep offering loans to students in Illinois.
  • Daily Dose: Best of CJOnline Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 1:53AMSPOTTED GALLERY OF THE WEEK
  • Angels in Adoption: Local couple honored in Washington, D.C. Saturday, September 20, 2008 @ 12:02AMNancy and Michael Dubois of Charleston returned Wednesday from Washington, D.C., where they were honored as “2008 Angels in Adoption for their outstanding advocacy of adoption issues.”