Greenspan exits as Fed raises rates to five-year high
The Federal Reserve boosted the federal funds rate by a quarter point to 4.50 percent in Greenspan’s final policy meeting. Ben Bernanke cleared for chairmanship after Senate approval, to be sworn in Wednesday at the Fed headquarters. Greenspan, 28 years at the helm, passes a steady economy but warns of housing, foreign investment, and energy challenges ahead.
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Senate confirms Ben Bernanke as Fed chief
The Senate approved Ben Bernanke to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve, succeeding Alan Greenspan who retires after 18 years. Bernanke, a former Fed governor and Princeton economist, faces confirmation questions about independence and will be sworn in before leading policy on interest rates shaping markets worldwide.
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Enron defense argues no crime by Lay and Skilling
In Houston, lawyers for former Enron chiefs Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling argued they were not guilty and that Enron faced a sudden market confidence crisis, while prosecutors depicted a company built on lies to hide collapsing finances. The trial opened before eight women and four men jurors, with potential four-month proceedings.
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Avon Lake UAW Workers Called Back To Plant Duties
UAW Local 2000 unit leaders say about 900 to 1,000 workers in the GEN pen at Ohio Assembly were placed on a paid on call pool as the plant neared full capacity after consolidating with the Lovalin Assembly. Donovan notes workers drift in and out weekly and that the on call pool covers needed tasks and community service.
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