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26 Mar 2011 22:01:11 GMTWith Ariz. case, Supreme Court takes up campaign finance issue again
A Supreme Court that is increasingly skeptical of campaign finance restrictions is returning to the issue for the first time since last year?s game-changing Citizens United ruling.
27 Mar 2011 07:18:32 GMTEgyptian Stocks Will Stabilize This Week, Finance Minister Radwan Says
Egypt?s Finance Minister Samir Radwan said the stock market will stabilize this week as the government makes $250 million available to buy shares, after the index dropped to the lowest level in almost two years following a seven-week halt.
27 Mar 2011 17:03:08 GMTWestford's finance director retires
Westford Treasurer and Finance Director, Suzanne Marchand, who has served in that role since 2000, is retiring from town government. Joining her is Cheryl Accardi, Town Tax Collector for 15 years, who is also retiring. The two retirements will save the town approximately $244,000 over the next 27 months, according toMarchand, and are leading to a department re-organization. Instead of hiring a ...
27 Mar 2011 09:47:46 GMTFinance: First American utilizes technology to make its sales pitches remotely
First American Equipment Finance makes use of technology that gives it a leg up in a competitive field.
26 Mar 2011 00:58:00 GMTFinance committee members want tight scrutiny on county budget
Members of Anderson County?s finance committee suggested ways Friday to shape the budget for the coming fiscal year, lobbying to ?build ? from the ground up? or to make department and division leaders more accountable for how much money is spent.
27 Mar 2011 17:19:46 GMTFinance jobs on the way back, as London rebounds from slump
Goldman Sachs Group employs almost as many people in London today as it did in 2007, before Lehman Brothers filed for the biggest bankruptcy in history, sparking a global Sachs isn't alone. Royal Bank of Scotland...
24 Mar 2011 00:59:55 GMTRebel Libyan finance minister admits mistakes
A .-based economist appointed finance minister in the Libyan rebels' first attempt at a government admits they have made mistakes, missed opportunities and shown disorganization ? but he says they aren't short of cash, and they'll get better at their jobs.
24 Mar 2011 16:18:33 GMTCourt revelations on Nathans Finance loans
Intercompany loans from failed Nathans Finance to its parent were laid bare in the Auckland High Court yesterday.
24 Mar 2011 22:59:28 GMTAssassinated Japan Finance Chief Invoked in Rebuilding Debate
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa is under fire for refusing to consider 1930s-style purchases of government bonds to fund reconstruction from the nation?s record earthquake.
27 Mar 2011 19:22:13 GMTLawyers target trustees of failed finance companies
There could be some hope for investors who lost cash in failed finance companies as a New Zealand law firm targets the trustees.

Economic History

27 Mar 2011 09:21:09 GMTDED reviews economic legislations and laws
ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) is in the process of conducting a comprehensive review of all economic laws enforced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi in order to identify areas that require legal amendments or enacting new legislations/regulations so as to improve the economic environment in the emirate.
26 Mar 2011 17:48:36 GMTProposal would consolidate economic development agencies
Nevada's economic development system ? currently a smorgasbord of agencies working to attract businesses to the Silver State ? would consolidate into three regional authorities under a plan drafted by legislative Democrats and the governor's office.
26 Mar 2011 08:38:03 GMTSeeking economic parity: Black Chamber will have statewide agenda, chief says
Economic parity is economic justice. That's the motto of the newly formed Michigan Black Chamber of Commerce, according to its President and CEO Ken Harris.
26 Mar 2011 18:08:30 GMTLatin America Economic Growth to Slow in 2011 on Inflation, IIF Says
Economic growth in Latin America will fall to percent this year from percent in 2010 as inflation and rising interest rates curb expansion, the Institute of International Finance said.
24 Mar 2011 11:31:22 GMT analysis: US economic stress dips in past year
Lower unemployment and bankruptcies helped reduce the nation's economic stress in January compared with a year earlier, according to The Associated Press' monthly analysis. Still, the figures show the economy has yet to regain full health.
25 Mar 2011 18:50:49 GMTPickerington dismisses economic development director Crotty
The city of Pickerington this week dismissed economic-development services director Susan Crotty. City manager Bill Vance said in a press release issued after the close of business on March 24 that Crotty, the city's economic-development services director since February 2010, had been terminated.
25 Mar 2011 15:21:06 GMTDED to host ?Dubai Economic Outlook 2011?
DUBAI?The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai is initiating an annual one-day seminar programme to discuss the macroeconomic and the sectoral outlook for Dubai?s economy and encourage public-private sector dialogue and partnerships for economic growth.
26 Mar 2011 23:33:14 GMTEconomic Impact for Topeka
Topeka has been home to the USA Wrestling Kansas Kids State Folkstyle Championships for the last 18 years.? 1500 wrestlers, their coaches and family members from across the state, spend the 3-day weekend in town.? Only the NHRA Nationals at Heartland Park are a bigger economic impact for the area.? Visit Topeka, the Expocentre, the City and County Commissions, hotels, restaurants and retailers ...
25 Mar 2011 20:56:53 GMTA look at economic developments around the globe
A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday:
26 Mar 2011 05:25:33 GMTOil worries could slow economic momentum
Consumers helped boost economic growth in the final months of last year, but higher oil prices are threatening to steal some of that momentum this year.
 
 

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