Debt Bomb Threat Looms Over Banks and Debtors
An analysis warns that South American and other developing nations owe about 800 billion dollars to U.S. banks and the IMF. Defaults could trigger a banking crisis, with the Fed facing choices between collapse or inflation. Lever argues for debt writeoffs over a decade to save the financial system, a move unlikely before the election.
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Woman appeals layoff over city receptionist post
The Civil Service Commission will hear Sandy Reynolds's appeal on Thursday after her receptionist job at City Hall was eliminated. Mayor Floyd Peace cited salary concerns and a title mismatch, noting cost savings from loss of the position.
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