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US consumer spending dips first time in five months
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US consumer spending, a critical growth driver, fell for the first time in five months in September, official data showed Friday amid fears the economy may slow just after exiting recession.
Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(AFP)
2009-10-30
Pay czar vows to rework AIG bonuses
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Renegotiating bonuses to American International Group employees is a "top priority," the Obama administration's pay czar said on Wednesday, adding he believes he can do so without losing key employees.
Activities:2008 AIG Crisis Source:(Reuters)
2009-10-28
U.S. cuts pay at bailed out firms, BofA hits back
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. pay czar on Thursday slashed compensation for top earners at seven bailed-out companies for the final two months of the year, and was immediately slammed by the country's largest bank which claimed the cuts could send talent fleeing.
People:Barack Obama Activities:2008 U.S. Financial Rescue
2009-10-22
Social Security freeze means seniors must scrimp
PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. - If her check were bigger, 76-year-old Agnes Conti might be able to spring for a better cut of meat for her pot roast. She could afford to send her nine grandchildren more than $20 for their birthdays and Christmas. She'd be able to buy some nice new clothes, like she sees on QVC, not what she settles for at Walmart.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-10-16
German rivals spar, but no killer punch in TV debate
BERLIN (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel's beleaguered challenger performed better than expected in a TV debate two weeks before elections but failed to land a knock-out punch, the press said Monday.
People:Angela Merkel Gerhard Schroeder Source:(AFP)
2009-09-13
| Headlines |
- US consumer spending dips first time in five months 2009-10-30
- Pay czar vows to rework AIG bonuses 2009-10-28
- U.S. cuts pay at bailed out firms, BofA hits back 2009-10-22
- Social Security freeze means seniors must scrimp 2009-10-16
- German rivals spar, but no killer punch in TV debate 2009-09-13
- Middle-income family spends $221,000 to raise baby 2009-08-05
- Crisis spurs people to work for free - good or bad? 2009-07-13
- Workers feel the brunt of health insurance woes 2009-03-23
- Obama's call of college for all: Could it be done? 2009-02-28
- The recovery plan: shock & awe for a shaken nation 2009-02-14
- How will the government stimulus plan affect you? 2009-02-14
- Congress strengthens exec pay limits 2009-02-14
- Banks could still find wiggle room in pay caps 2009-02-04
- U.S. sets executive pay limits for bailout companies 2009-02-04
- Dismay on Wall Street over Obama pay cap 2009-02-04
- Feds may limit execs' pay at banks that get aid 2009-02-03
- AP Investigation: Banks sought foreign workers 2009-02-01
- Bonuses no luxury for some Wall Street workers 2009-01-30
- Retirement: A New Wrinkle for 2009 2009-01-26
- Pay freezes spread during brutal recession 2009-01-22
- China's income gap widens as economy slows 2009-01-18
- Chief justice: Inflation outpacing pay for judges 2009-01-01
- Top Citi execs to forego bonuses 2008-12-31
- Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to US 2008-12-28
- Wealthy tighten their belts, look for bargains 2008-12-22
- Chicago workers end sit-in at closed factory 2008-12-11
- Pay raise for judges tucked into bailout plan 2008-12-11
- Insight: Fix your mind on income 2008-12-09
- Earning More, Commuting Farther 2008-12-06
- Unretired: Retirees are Back, Looking for Work 2008-12-06
- Study flunks 49 states in college affordability 2008-12-03
- Fore! Woods' split with GM a warning for athletes 2008-11-29
- More customers resume using old-fashioned cash 2008-11-23
- China stimulus relies on motivating thrifty public 2008-11-13
- Green spaces narrow health gap between rich and poor 2008-11-07
- Better Off? Probably Not 2008-11-03
- Beaten down, American consumers burrow deeper 2008-10-31
- In Manhattan, $250,000 Isn't Rich 2008-10-13
- Upwardly mobile India fights scourge of fake CVs 2008-10-09
- Popular anger puts fat cat CEOs on the run 2008-09-25
- Biden hits McCain in Michigan speech 2008-09-15
- Wiggles trump Kylie Minogue on Aussie rich list 2008-09-10
- Laboring longer is growing trend for Americans 2008-08-31
- CEOs Get Fewer Perks 2008-08-28
- Census: Income rose, middle class grew in 2007 2008-08-27
- The Workplace: Making Bold Moves in Tough Times 2008-08-19
- A Merit-Pay Standoff in Denver 2008-08-19
- Minimum wage going up, little help as costs soar 2008-07-23
- How to Boost Your Energy on the Job 2008-07-21
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