Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September
NEW YORK - The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Real Estate Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-11-12
Dems ease impact of health bill, big advance nears
WASHINGTON - Fearing a backlash, Democrats worked to smooth the impact of sweeping health care legislation on working-class families Thursday as they pushed President Barack Obama's top domestic priority toward a crucial Senate advance. The most far-reaching overhaul in decades aims to protect millions who have unreliable coverage or none at all and to curb insurance company abuses.
Nations:U.S. People:Harry Reid Max Baucus Barack Obama Charles Schumer Activities:2009 US Health Reform 111th Congress
2009-10-01
Obama's back-to-school speech inspires some kids
PHILADELPHIA - On the very first day of the school year, 12-year-old Mileena Rodriguez was reminded by President Barack Obama himself that hard work can take you places.Mileena listened to Obama's plea to study hard and stay in school Tuesday, watching along with several of her classmates at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School and students across the country. For all the hubbub among adults over the back-to-school speech, many youngsters took the president's message to heart.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Ronald Reagan Activities:Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-09-08
Dodd, Conrad told deals were sweetened
WASHINGTON - Despite their denials, influential Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad and Chris Dodd were told from the start they were getting VIP mortgage discounts from one of the nation's largest lenders, the official who handled their loans has told Congress in secret testimony.
Nations:U.S. People:Barbara Boxer Kent Conrad Christopher Dodd Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Source:(AP)
2009-07-27
Idaho town prays for return of captured US soldier
HAILEY, Idaho - Friends and family of an Idaho soldier who was captured in Afghanistan prayed for his safe return Sunday, shaken by the image of the frightened young private in a Taliban video posted online.
Nations:Afghanistan U.S. Pakistan People:John Kerry Bruce Willis Arnold Schwarzenegger Tom Hanks Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(AP)
2009-07-19
For accused museum shooter, a downward spiral
WASHINGTON - James von Brunn carried a lifetime of hatred and an aging rifle to the entrance of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, authorities say, and was met with a simple act of kindness: a security guard opening the door for him.
Nations:U.S. Activities:Holocaust Source:(AP)
2009-06-11
Analysis: Obama seeks effective war innovations
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration is struggling to confront a central reality of the Afghanistan war it inherited -- that more troops, more aid and a retooled strategy alone are not enough.
Nations:Pakistan Afghanistan U.S. People:Robert Gates Russ Feingold Activities:Afghan Terror War Source:(AP)
2009-05-12
Worst foreclosure rates found in 4 states
WASHINGTON - The 26 U.S. cities with the worst foreclosure problems are concentrated in four states -- California, Florida, Arizona and Nevada, a report released Wednesday shows.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Real Estate Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-04-23
Obama confronts Dem skepticism on economic plans
WASHINGTON - Confronting misgivings, even in his own party, President Barack Obama mounted a stout defense of his blueprint to overhaul the economy Thursday, declaring the national crisis is "not as bad as we think" and his plans will speed recovery.
Nations:U.S. People:Timothy Geithner Kent Conrad Nancy Pelosi Joseph Biden Barack Obama Activities:111th Congress Obama Admin. Source:(AP)
2009-03-13
Foreclosures up 30 percent in February
WASHINGTON - Despite halts on new foreclosures by several major lenders, the number of households threatened with losing their homes rose 30 percent in February from last year's levels, RealtyTrac reported Thursday.
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Real Estate Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-03-11
SC Rep: Opposition to stimulus is slap in face
COLUMBIA, S.C. - The highest-ranking black congressman said Thursday that opposition to the federal stimulus package by southern GOP governors is "a slap in the face of African-Americans."
Nations:U.S. People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package Source:(AP)
2009-02-20
Foreclosures fall from December to January
WASHINGTON - The number of Americans on the verge of losing their homes fell in January but was still up from the same month a year ago. The numbers would have been higher if not for efforts to stall the foreclosure process.
Nations:U.S. People:Timothy Geithner Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Real Estate Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-02-11
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