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A line between bailout and bonuses
Oct 29, 2008
Congressman Henry Waxman wants to make sure the bailout package isn't used to pay for CEO bonuses. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports some pay packages outlined for top execs might only be pulled off with that money.
Government can help provide a fix
Oct 29, 2008
With long time horizons and power to borrow large amounts of money, the government may be an answer to our question, "What's the fix?" Bill Radke finds out why from British economist Roger Bootle for our occasional series.
Infrastructure a new stimulus plan
Oct 29, 2008
Instead of individual tax rebates, Congress will probably focus new stimulus efforts on infrastructure improvements. John Dimsdale reports transportation and green projects could get high priority.
Philly unprepared for baseball fans
Oct 29, 2008
The Phillies are back in the World Series for the first time in 15 years, and the team's home city finds itself a little unprepared. Peter Crimmins reports why Philly's hotels are booked and the bars are out of beer.
Online job sites working longer hours
Oct 29, 2008
Traffic is up for a new wave of online job Web sites, particularly those set to help retired workers re-enter the job market. Renita Jablonski talks to retirees who are sifting through the listings.
Put focus back on the unemployed
Oct 29, 2008
The Federal Reserve is talking like another stimulus package may be on the way. But with the official rate of unemployment at around 6 percent, commentator Robert Reich explains why our focus should be elsewhere.
Bizarre HSBC bank ad
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Richard Core
Oct 28, 2008
Our Greenwash Brigade bloggers came across a rather curious video advertisement by HSBC bank that's running on TV and the Web. What's it trying to...
For public good, not for profit.
Borrow to buy?
Oct 28, 2008
Question: The stock market meltdown that we're facing today looks like one of the best stock buying opportunities that I am likely to face in my...
Dow closes up nearly 900 points
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Richard Core
Oct 28, 2008
Consumer confidence hits an all-time low and today's Dow reacts by ... hitting the second-highest point gain ever. Analysts contacted by the...
Bizarre ad: greenwash, or just a guy in a bear suit?
Oct 28, 2008
I'd skipped this article when skimming Slate today, but directed toward it, I watched the HSBC ad on YouTube with the same puzzlement that both the...