Archive for July, 2009

Bowing to populist rage, the House voted Friday to prohibit pay and bonus packages that encourage bankers and traders to take risks so huge they could bring down the entire economy.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Philippines in 10-day mourning for Aquino (AFP)

Written by on Friday, July 31st, 2009 in 289401.

President Gloria Arroyo declared a 10-day national mourning period for former leader Corazon Aquino (pictured in 2008), who died on Saturday after a battle with colon cancer.(AFP/File/Romeo Gacad)AFP – President Gloria Arroyo declared a 10-day national mourning period for former leader Corazon Aquino, who died after a battle with colon cancer.

Original post by AFP and software by Elliott Back

Dems win approval of health bill in committee (AP)

Written by on Friday, July 31st, 2009 in 363456.

Attendees to the House Energy and Commerce Committee markup on H.R. 3200, America Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, watch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, July 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)AP – In a triumph for President Barack Obama, Democrats narrowly pushed sweeping health care legislation through a key congressional committee Friday night and cleared the way for a September showdown in the House.

Original post by AP and software by Elliott Back



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