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Credit Swaps Rise to Record as Markets Return to `Crisis Mode' (Bloomberg)Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting corporate bonds from default surged to records around the world as U.S. lawmakers delayed a plan to help rescue automakers and as a sell- off in commercial real estate debt roiled credit markets.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:08:39 GMT.
Credit Swaps Rise to Record as Markets Return to `Crisis Mode' (Bloomberg)
Nov. 20 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting corporate bonds from default surged to records around the world as U.S. lawmakers delayed a plan to help rescue U.S. automakers and as a sell-off in commercial real estate debt roiled credit markets.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:53:48 GMT.
"Death With Dignity" Defeat Linked to Shelburne Incumbent's Loss (Seven Days)
The emotion stirred by Vermont?s proposed right-to-die law has not subsided in Shelburne. In fact, political observers there suggest that the defeat of the ? Death with Dignity ? measure in the Vermont House last year may have cost Shelburne Republican Rep. Joyce Errecart her seat on November 4. read more
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:14:38 GMT.
$64 million deficit looms (The Burlington Free Press)
More budget cuts in Vermont's future
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:30:00 GMT.
Former city finance director named to top state fiscal job (New Hampshire Union Leader)
Concord - Kevin Clougherty has been asked to return to state government as head of revenue administration.
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:25:14 GMT.
State obtains $19.6M for foreclosed homes (The Burlington Free Press)
Nearly $20 million will be available to buy, fix and resell foreclosed homes throughout Vermont as part of the federal response to the mortgage crisis.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 02:25:19 GMT.
AARP Orders Investigation Concerning Its Marketing (New York Times)
After a Senate inquiry found evidence of deceptive marketing, AARP has hired an outside investigator to look into sales of some of its popular health insurance products.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:36:22 GMT.
Mexico's drug wars spread violence to U.S. (Seattle Times)
The drug violence that has left about 4,000 people dead in Mexico this year also is leaving a trail of slayings, kidnappings and other crimes in at least 195 U.S. cities, including Seattle, according to federal authorities.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:17:51 GMT.
Mexico's drug wars spill across border (Silver City Sun-News)
SAN DIEGO ? The drug violence that has left about 4,000 people dead this year in Mexico is spreading deep into the United States, leaving a trail of slayings, kidnappings and other crimes in at least 195 cities as far afield as Atlanta, Boston, Seattle and Honolulu, according to federal authorities.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:03:38 GMT.
Board faces lighter night (Rutland Herald)
With the second light agenda in as many meetings, another quick night for the Board of Aldermen is shaping up. In addition to reports from the finance and intermunicipal committees, the board will hear a request from Barbara Allen of the Rutland Redevelopment Authority, for the approval of a grant agreement between the city and the Department of Housing and Community Affairs' Vermont Community ...
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:13:09 GMT.