Obama vows to block AIG bonuses in taxpayer bailout push
President Obama said he will seek legal avenues to stop 165 million in AIG executive bonuses as he urged action in the East Room. He criticized the company’s traders and pledged to use leverage to protect taxpayers and pursue every legal option. He noted the Bush era approval and called for justice as AIG names its partners tied to swaps.
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Madoff Wife Faces Scrutiny Over Asset Claims
Investors react to Ruth Madoff retaining assets in her name including $69 million. The dispute centers on $10 million for furnishings and $10 million for a yacht and boats linked to the couple, while Bernard Madoff, 70, faces broader defense arguments about asset ownership.
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Stocks ease after four day rally on Wall Street
New York traders pull back after a four session surge in financial stocks. Analysts say the dip is healthy and not a reversal, following a week with major indicators up more than 9 percent. Investors note bank shares easing worries about the economy and bad debt.
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Ohio gas prices fall after brief spike
Ohio residents saw regular gas average drop to 1.84 per gallon from 1.95 last week, with 1.93 a month ago. AAA and partners cite Wall Street turmoil and banking chaos as factors, as oil prices hover around 40 dollars per barrel and year over year is higher.
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Hearst Hopes SeattlePI Web-Only Will Profit
Seattle Post-Intelligencer ends print edition and cuts staff as Hearst moves to SeattlePI com a Web only operation. The site aims to be Seattle s main news portal with reader blogs and outside sources while pursuing online ad revenue and local advertising via a new agency.
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Wal Mart converts stores to target Hispanic shoppers
Wal Mart plans to convert two Neighborhood Markets into 39000 square foot Supermercado de Walmart stores in Phoenix and Houston to better serve Hispanic shoppers. The changes include revamped layout, signs, and product mix to capture the growing U S Hispanic market amid strong February same store gains.
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Market in Review Notes Spill By When Issued Sale
Fragmentary market note from Associated Press mentions when issued status and redemptions. Adds a value reference of at least $2 for a listed item and notes a sale event. Limited legible details due to OCR.
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