Bank of America to repay 45 billion bailout funds soon
Banking on recovery signs, Bank of America plans to repay 45 billion dollars of TARP money in coming days. The move, largely from cash and 18.8 billion in new capital, follows Merrill Lynch’s bailout era, stock dividends, and government pay restrictions easing as CEO Kenneth Lewis nears retirement.
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Obama Afghan plan raises fear of debt and risk
The surge in Afghanistan and the pending health care bill push deficits higher, with estimates for war costs surpassing 100 billion and health care ranging up to 1.2 trillion over a decade. The piece argues cautious budgeting, historical lessons from LBJ, and the political strain as Democrats and Republicans weigh funding.
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Inconsistent U S views on hunting and animal cruelty
Reader argues mainstream media ignore animal suffering in hunting coverage. Discusses urban hunting trends, deer and wild game, animal cruelty, and contrasts pet protection with eating animals. Critiques Sarah Palin turkey processing and helicopter wolf hunting. Calls for broader compassion.
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Examining America's greatness headline echoes in a reader letter
Russell Hall of New Castle rails at Washington politics and federal spending. He questions 1000 page bills, senior care delays, hip replacements for youths, and immigration costs while praising a supposed clever plan from the White House. The letter ends by asking if this is the great country or what.
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