Yes, it would be interesting to see some actual numbers. Barney Frank is circulating an effort to get the second holders to write them off so the first can be dealt with more easily.
http://www.financial-planning.com/news/frank-house-banks-2666087-1.html
" Lehman accounted for Repo 105 transactions as âsalesâ as opposed to financing transactions based upon the overcollateralization or higher than normal haircut in a Repo 105 transaction. By recharacterizing the Repo 105 transaction as a âsale,â Lehman removed the inventory from its...
a Medicare tax would now be applied to investment income too: Individuals who earn more than $200,000 and couples over $250,000 would pay an additional 2.9% surtax on unearned income from interest, dividends, annuities, royalties and rents...
RICHMOND, Va. â Virginia's attorney general is advising the state's public colleges to rescind policies that prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation.
Kenneth Cuccinelli says in a letter to college presidents and other officials that only the General Assembly can determine which...
Ingredient used in many processed foods recalled
WASHINGTON â A flavoring ingredient used in hundreds of processed foods contains salmonella and is being recalled.
The Food and Drug Administration says a flavor-enhancing ingredient called hydrolyzed vegetable protein manufactured by a...
Starbucks' gun policy draws mixed response
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2010/mar/01/starbucks-gun-policy-draws-mixed-response/
The Iraqi stores allow full auto.:D :D :D