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Huguely guilty of second-degree murder
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Bank investigation to target deceptive overdraft practices
By Tim Devaney - The Washington Times
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it is investigating banks’ deceptive overdraft practices, which can greatly increase the fees customers may be charged when they spend more than what they have in their accounts. Published February 22, 2012 Comments
Sales of previously owned homes jump 4.3 percent in Jan.
By Derek Kravitz - Associated Press
Sales of previously occupied homes rose in January to the highest pace in nearly two years, flashing modest signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season. Published February 22, 2012 Comments
Lingering doubts over Greece deal lift Treasurys
By Associated Press
Treasurys are edging higher as Greece scrambles to implement emergency budget laws required for the country to receive its latest financial rescue package. Published February 22, 2012 Comments
T-Mobile asks FCC to block Verizon-cable deal
By Peter Svensson - Associated Press
T-Mobile USA, which just had its acquisition by AT&T blocked by regulators, is urging the federal government to block another deal in the wireless world: Verizon’s planned purchase of spectrum from cable companies for $3.9 billion. Published February 22, 2012 Comments
Oil price lower after 4-day rise
By Chris Kahn - Associated Press
A four-day rise in oil prices stalled Wednesday following a weak report on Chinese manufacturing and lingering concerns about Greece’s bailout. Published February 22, 2012 Comments
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Federation on front lines of health law battle
By Paige Winfield Cunningham - The Washington Times
As the Supreme Court prepares for an epic legal clash next month on the constitutionality of President Obama's health care law, Dan Danner admits to a certain feeling of vindication.
Economy Briefs
By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
The housing market is flashing signs of health ahead of the spring-buying season.
NFIB leader not impressed by GOP hopefuls
By David Hood - The Washington Times
He's been sharply critical of President Obama and his economic agenda, but Dan Danner, president of the National Federation of Independent Business, said he has not been overly impressed so far by what the opposition is offering for small businesses.
Strauss-Kahn freed after questioning by French police
By Greg Keller - Associated Press
French police released former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Wednesday after nearly 30 hours in custody for questioning about a suspected hotel prostitution ring.
Greek lawmakers rush to clear promised austerity
By Nicholas Paphitis - Associated Press
Greece scrambled Wednesday to adopt a batch of emergency laws that will further cut incomes and government spending, a day after securing a new bailout and debt relief deal designed to stave off bankruptcy.
Obama calls for cut in corporate tax rate
By Susan Crabtree - The Washington Times
updated 10 minutes ago
President Obama's plan to overhaul the country's corporate tax system — unveiled by Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner on Wednesday — calls for cutting the overall tax rates for businesses while eliminating loopholes and special subsidies for certain industries.
Bailout halts Greek financial woes — for now
By Gabriele Steinhauser and David McHugh - Associated Press
Though a second, $172 billion bailout and a deep debt write-off for financially stricken Greece will ward off a financial disaster in Europe, economists only give the deal a slim chance of putting the country on the path to economic recovery - and steadying its place in Europe's currency union.
Dow breaks 13,000 for first time since '08 crisis
By Christina Rexrode - Associated Press
The Dow Jones industrial average, powered higher all year by optimism that the economic recovery is finally for real, crossed 13,000 on Tuesday for the first time since May 2008. The market couldn't hold those early gains, finishing up 15.82 points at 12,965.69.
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Huguely guilty of second-degree murder
By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times
After deliberating for nearly 10 hours, a jury on Wednesday evening found University of Virginia ...
GOP hopefuls try to separate from bailouts by Bush
By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times
Scrambling for support ahead of Tuesday’s Michigan primary, Republican presidential contenders are again trying to ...
P.G. seeks casino at National Harbor
By David Hill - The Washington Times
Prince George’s lawmakers testified Wednesday before a Senate committee on a bill to bring slots ...
