Obama defends actions on AIG bonuses amid calls for tax recoupment
President Obama faced questions over extravagant AIG bonuses and said the buck stops with him. He discussed possible new oversight for large financial firms and backed Treasury Secretary Geithner as Democrats pushed legislation to reclaim about 165 million in bonuses through a 90 percent tax on employees earning over 250000.
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Crosland Park recovery moves forward with upgrades and funding
Aiken Corporation plans a $300000 startup for Crosland Park renovations targeting about 150 homes. Seventy five percent of the neighborhood’s 550 homes are rentals, with 15 options and 35 more pending. Residents urge better city nonprofit communication as crime drops and local groups push a Palmetto Pride funded landscaping project.
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