Bipartisan push to stabilize markets with fast financial plan
Congress and the Bush administration agree to an expedited bill to remove bad assets from banks and curb the real estate slump. Treasury Secretary Paulson, Fed Chair Bernanke, and SEC Chairman Cox led talks aimed at an emergency package, with lawmakers pledging hours rather than days to act.
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Genetically engineered animals move toward food use
The government will study proposals to sell engineered animals for food, aiming to speed growth and disease resistance. Aqua Bounty Technologies seeks fast growing salmon with approval possibly by next year and market by 2011.
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Officials urge stay out of Galveston after Ike
Galveston Island remains closed as residents are told to wait at least a week before returning. Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas and Gov. Rick Perry urge patience to prevent further infrastructure strain while recovery continues on the barrier island battered by Hurricane Ike.
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Obama promises fresh ideas to ease economic crisis
Obama pledged new proposals to calm the financial meltdown and help families facing mortgage foreclosures. He criticized McCain's stance, mocked his pay to fire the SEC head, and urged voters to replace the administration with a fighting approach in the next 47 days. He said he would unveil ideas today.
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Todd Palin declines to testify in Alaska probe
Todd Palin refused to testify in the Alaska Legislature investigation into Sarah Palin. A key lawmaker said uncooperative witnesses delay the probe until after Election Day. Todd Palin was among 13 subpoenaed by the Legislature and cited concerns about the investigation’s legitimacy.
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