Health reform: Where the money will come from - CNNMoney.com
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:58:39 GMT+00:00
 USA Today | Health reform: Where the money will come from CNNMoney.com NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Democrats pushing for health care reform are closer to the finish line than ever, but it's not over yet. And the question of cost will remain a central issue in coming ... Obama Delays Trip as Report Aids Final Push on Health Care A look at the health care overhaul bill Democrats Move Toward Vote on Health Bill With New Taxes, Fees |
New York Runaway Toyota Prius a Case of Driver Error? - ABC News
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:17:52 GMT+00:00
 Reuters | New York Runaway Toyota Prius a Case of Driver Error? ABC News A 56-year-old woman in Harrison, NY, drove this 2005 Toyota Prius into a stone wall on March 9, 2010. She says the car began accelerating and would not stop accelerating. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ... US says driver error possible in NY Prius crash Feds say no brakes, full throttle in NY runaway Toyota Prius crash Feds: Brakes weren't applied on crashed NY Prius |
Dutch Premier Says 'Crystal Clear' on Need for IMF Greek Funds - BusinessWeek
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:17:38 GMT+00:00
 Globe and Mail | Dutch Premier Says 'Crystal Clear' on Need for IMF Greek Funds BusinessWeek March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Dutch acting Prime Minister Jan Peter Balkenende said the International Monetary Fund should help Greece solve its funding needs. “The position of the Netherlands is crystal clear,” ... Germany Open to Joint Europe-IMF Bailout for Greece FOREX-Euro drops vs US dollar on Greek pessimism report Smart, Greek Brinkmanship |
Palm revenue forecast lower than analysts' estimates - Reuters
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:02:16 GMT+00:00
 Globe and Mail | Palm revenue forecast lower than analysts' estimates Reuters NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - Palm Inc (PALM.O) warned that revenue for the current quarter would be far below Wall Street's expectations, after tepid demand for its smartphones left wireless carriers with piles of excess inventory. ... Palm CFO Sees Fiscal 4th-Quarter Revenue Of Only $150M >PALM Palm Reports Loss as Phones Struggle Against Android Palm's phone sales slump and its stock dives |
Graco Recalls 1.2 Million High Chairs After Kids Fall - BusinessWeek
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:37:59 GMT+00:00
 ABC News | Graco Recalls 1.2 Million High Chairs After Kids Fall BusinessWeek March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Graco Children's Products Inc., a unit of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., recalled 1.2 million high chairs because screws can loosen in the legs, causing the product to tip, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. ... Office Chairs Recalled, Backs Could Come Loose Graco recalls 1.2 million high chairs after babies injured Graco Recalls 1.2 Million Highchairs Citing Fall Hazard |
FedEx Cozies Up To Employees - Forbes
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:00:42 GMT+00:00
 MiamiHerald.com | FedEx Cozies Up To Employees Forbes Shipping company reinstates certain benefits, part of a developing trend as corporate America regains its footing. FedEx profits have warmed up during the economic thaw, but reinstating employee benefits will have an impact on the package shipper's ... FedEx profit up on international overnight delivery boost FedEx Profit More Than Doubles on Asia Air Shipments FedEx sees economic recovery spreading |
Obama, Clinton fundraiser admits $292 million fraud - Reuters
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:43:11 GMT+00:00
 ABC News | Obama, Clinton fundraiser admits $292 million fraud Reuters NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - A former political fundraiser for leading Democratic Party politicians, including Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, pleaded guilty on Thursday to defrauding three major banks out of $292.2 million in loan ... Nemazee, Political Fundraiser, Pleads Guilty to Fraud Top Democratic Fundraiser Pleads Guilty to Fraud Lawyer: Dem fundraiser, banker will plead guilty |
Ill. high court: Hospital shouldn't be tax exempt - Forbes
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:58:34 GMT+00:00
 Chicago Breaking Business - Tribune | Ill. high court: Hospital shouldn't be tax exempt Forbes CHICAGO -- The state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that an Urbana hospital doesn't provide enough charitable services to qualify for a property tax exemption, a decision hospitals in Illinois ... Illinois High Court: Nonprofit Hospital Can Be Taxed Illinois Supreme Court Rules in Provena Covenant Case Illinois Supreme Court Rules Provena Not Charitable Enough |
US data points to modest recovery, muted inflation - Reuters
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:43:10 GMT+00:00
 Monthly Review | US data points to modest recovery, muted inflation Reuters WASHINGTON, March 18 (Reuters) - Labor market and consumer prices data on Thursday showed the US economy is on a moderate growth path and inflation pressures are contained, backing up the Federal Reserve's vow to keep benchmark ... Core CPI up 1.3% in past year, smallest gain in 6 years US Economy: Prices Stagnate, Leading Index Climbs Treasurys Slide Amid Data, Supply And Fed Uncertainty |
Jerry York - CNNMoney.com
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:32:10 GMT+00:00
 Reuters | Jerry York CNNMoney.com As usual with York, the meeting was off the record. Most of it revolved around Ford, where he had just parked a chunk of Kirk Kerkorian's assets. But York reserved his most pointed comments for then-General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner and lead director ... Jerome B. York, Former Auto Executive, Dies at 71 Jerome York, Apple Director, Ex-IBM Executive, Dies Former auto exec Jerry York wil be missed |