Bush urges quick action on corporate fraud bill
President Bush pressed Congress to complete a tough reform package to crack down on business fraud after a stock market plunge. He cited breaches of public trust and urged swift final passage as House and Senate negotiators race to bridge differences before the August recess.
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Wall Street panic tests investors nerves in volatile year
By year end investors confront accounting scandals terrorism fears and a four-year market low. Charles Schwab urges calm as Dow falls 14.5 percent S&P 14.3 NASDAQ 8.9 with capitulation fears rising. Experts warn emotional selling could deepen losses.
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Voice of the Faithful forms U S church governance reforms
At its first national meeting Voice of the Faithful urged reforms in church governance including lay policy making and involvement in bishop and pastor appointments. About 4,000 members from 35 states and seven foreign countriessigned a petition backing policies approved by U S bishops. The group plans a cathedral procession in Boston in solidarity with abuse victims.
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