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Automakers to Guarantee ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Claims Following Dealer Complaints

Eight months after the federal government stepped in to bail out U.S. auto giants, the beleaguered companies are turning the tables and helping the government bail out itself. Major auto manufacturers have stepped up to guarantee their dealers’ “Cash for … Continue reading

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Judge removed following complaints of pressure to rule against Chavez opponent

CARACAS, Venezuela — A judge handling one of Venezuela’s most politically charged cases said Monday that she was fired after complaining about pressure to rule against an opponent of President Hugo Chavez. Alicia Torres said she received notification from the … Continue reading

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Congressman Spencer Bachus on Republican Financial Regualtory Reform

The Consumer Protection and Regulatory Enhancement Act provides for the resolution of insolvent non-bank financial institutions – no matter how large or systemically important – through the bankruptcy system. It creates a Market Stability and Capital Adequacy Board that is … Continue reading

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Iran opposition rallies on complaints of torture, deaths in detention

After the son of a prominent Iranian politician died in police custody last week, 69 leading reformers sent an unusually harsh and direct letter to the nation’s clerical establishment, complaining of torture by the regime “reminiscent of the dark days … Continue reading

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NCRC’s John Taylor- CNBC- 7/9/09

President Barack Obama welcomed the move but said it was not a sign that “our financial troubles were over”. Banks have been eager to pay back the money to escape potentially onerous government restrictions, such as caps on executive pay. … Continue reading

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Complaints Fill Hearing About Federal Employees’ Health Plan

The Montana Democrat provided no details, but others have said the changes made in recent days would lower the cost of government subsidies for those who cannot afford insurance, as well as pare back a planned 10-year series of rate … Continue reading

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White House Responds to Privacy Complaints?

This morning it seemed that complaints from EFF and other privacy advocates and journalists had apparently helped created a change in White House policy concerning the use of cookies and tracking technologies on whitehouse.gov. We were ready to give kudos … Continue reading

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Political Rant #111: Chemtrails : Live from Blackpool

The chemtrail conspiracy theory holds that some contrails are actually toxic chemicals or biological agents deliberately sprayed at high altitude for a purpose undisclosed to the general public. Versions of the conspiracy theory circulating on the internet and on some … Continue reading

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Laid-off workers need better EI plan

As the economic downturn deepens, governments must look for ways to help the thousands of people who have lost their jobs care for themselves and their families. In my last column, I wrote about the need for the opposition parties … Continue reading

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Report: Hamas stealing aid supplies to sell to residents

Depravity so low – I had to read the article twice to check whether I was reading it correctly. Need anyone be reminded WHO voted them in – and WHO is now getting screwed over by that very government. But … Continue reading

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