Cheered by President Barack Obama, House Democrats rolled out landmark legislation Thursday to extend health care to tens of millions who lack coverage, impose sweeping new restrictions on the insurance industry and create a government-run option to compete with private insurers.
Monthly archives for October, 2009
Two big U.S. apartment owners see some hope, finally (Reuters)
Two of the largest U.S. apartment landlords said on Thursday they see something in their sector that’s been missing for the past few years — a little optimism about the future.
Senate clears bill to avert agency closing (AP)
The Senate Thursday cleared a stopgap spending measure to avoid shutting down most federal agencies at midnight Saturday.
House passes bill intended to avert agency closing (AP)
The House Thursday approved a stopgap spending measure to avoid a shutdown for 11 Cabinet-level departments whose budgets won’t be enacted by a midnight Saturday deadline.
Economy growing but recovery could be at risk (AP)
Fueled by government stimulus, the economy grew last quarter for the first time in more than a year. The question now is, can the recovery last?
Mexico may raise taxes for foreign companies (CNNMoney.com)
Companies that have invested in Mexico could be affected if the Mexican congress approves a change that would put an end to tax benefits that allow businesses to consolidate their earnings and losses, in order to pay less taxes, said specialized foreign trade consultant firm IQOM.
GDP up 3.5% in third quarter, topping expectations (CNNMoney.com)
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines over four quarters that resulted in the most severe slide since the Great Depression.
GDP up 3.5% in third quarter, topping expectations (CNNMoney.com)
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.5% annual rate in the third quarter, ending a string of declines over four quarters that resulted in the most severe slide since the Great Depression.
Stock futures higher after GDP report (AP)
Stock futures rose sharply, pointing to a higher opening Thursday, after the government said the economy grew at a stronger than expected pace during the third quarter.
Stock futures higher after GDP report (AP)
Stock futures rose sharply, pointing to a higher opening Thursday, after the government said the economy grew at a stronger than expected pace during the third quarter.