Chrysler bankruptcy reflected in ratings - Moody'sReuters - 46 minutes ago
By Nancy Leinfuss NEW YORK, April 30 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service said rating actions taken on Chrysler's auto loan and lease ABS over recent months reflected the deterioration in performance that led to its bankruptcy filing on Thursday.
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White House issues advisory after Obama Mexico tripReuters - 54 minutes ago
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By Michael R. Crittenden and Patrick Yoest WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--US House lawmkers overwhelmingly voted Thursday to restrict certain credit card industry practices, as supporters sought to give a boost to consumers along with the government's many ...
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The Associated Press - 25 minutes ago
WASHINGTON (AP) - Oh, Joe. Vice President Joe Biden - with a well-deserved reputation as someone who shoots from the lip - made it through the first 100 days of the Obama administration without any major gaffes.
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Obama Says Waterboarding is Torture
Voice of America - 1 hour ago
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Maine Senate Backs Same-Sex Marriage
New York Times - 10 minutes ago
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Maine Senate Backs Gay-Marriage Bill Wall Street Journal
US Stocks Close Lower As Energy Cos Slide
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Reuters - 1 hour ago
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MetLife Has First Loss in Since 2001 on Investments
Bloomberg - 57 minutes ago
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PC World - 34 minutes ago
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Reuters - 55 minutes ago
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Is Miss California the new face of anti-gay ignorance?
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CNN - Apr 28, 2009
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New York Times - 48 minutes ago
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Obama doesn't enjoy ‘meddling in private sector'
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