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Under Attack, Credit Raters Turn to the First Amendment

HuffPost Investigative Fund | By Ben Protess and Lagan Sebert | Posted 11.03.2009 | Business


Editor's note: This is the first of three articles by the Investigative Fund on the credit rating companies. To help with the investigation, sign up ...

Health Care Bill's Winners And Losers: Drug Makers To Benefit, Insurers Brace For Hit

Wall Street Journal | JANET ADAMY and GREG HITT | Posted 10.19.2009 | Politics


The drug industry stands to gain in a health-care overhaul by getting tens of millions of newly insured customers, while insurance companies -- especi...

Hot Timer Sees Stock Buying Stampede

Dan Dorfman | Posted 10.15.2009 | Business


Dan Dorfman

Real worry has a very short half-life on Wall Street of say three to six months. After every giant decline, there's an enormous rebound and the thing for investors to keep in mind is that we're still in one.

Obama Declares Himself President-For-Life (No Fooling!)

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.02.2009 | Politics


Chris Weigant

"I am ashamed at getting my stimulus bill passed so quickly. Republicans, those masters of bipartisanship, offered their sincere efforts to delay this bill for months and, I admit, I ignored them."

A Fairness Issue

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.12.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

"Without justice, what are kingdoms but bands of robbers?" - St Augustine. I was surprised when Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) opened up his remarks before ...

Our Moral Audit of the Budget

Jim Wallis | Posted 04.02.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

My prediction is that many in the faith community, especially those on the front lines of serving the poor, will rally around the principles and priorities of this budget.

Obama's Call to Rebuild

Jim Wallis | Posted 03.28.2009 | Politics


Jim Wallis

This wasn't really a budget speech, or even a State of the Union. It was a call to rebuild a country -- from its infrastructure, to its economy, to its values.

Davos: A Better Question Than 'How Long Will the Crisis Last?'

Jim Wallis | Posted 02.28.2009 | Business


Jim Wallis

The question we should be asking is how this global economic crisis will change us -- all of us, in the way we think, decide things, and even do business.

Automakers: Apology Accepted

Jim Wallis | Posted 01.11.2009 | Business


Jim Wallis

If we are honest with ourselves, we realize that the very mistakes the leadership of GM, Chrysler, and Ford have made are all too recognizable in ourselves -- even if there are drastic differences of scale.

I.O.U.S.A.: Right on Time

Patrick Creadon | Posted 01.05.2009 | Business


Patrick Creadon

Many have been quick to push the debate as a choice between stimulus and deficit reduction, but solutions committed to both objectives are critical to our short- and long-term survival.

Maroon 5's Raw Vegan Halloween Desserts from Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo | Posted 12.01.2008 | Style


Ani Phyo

Ani Phyo is serving up her raw vegan sweet treats at the Maroon 5 Halloween bash tonight in the Hollywood Hills.

Repent, The End Is Near!

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.31.2008 | Politics


Jim Wallis

This Jewish holiday begins a ten-day period during which Jews spend time in self-reflection and repentance -- I can't think of a better thing for the members of Congress to do while at home.

Principles in an Unprincipled Crisis

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.30.2008 | Business


Jim Wallis

Restoring both the idea of the common good (which has been lost) and the practice of moral behavior in regard to money (which has been forgotten) are now critical to our future.

US Investment Banks Seen Riskier Than Third World Countries

Reuters | Peter Apps | Posted 03.28.2008 | Home


Turmoil and uncertainty over some of Wall Street's best-known investment banks has left some facing rougher market conditions that price them as riski...

Stocks Soar, Dow Rises 420 Points

AP | MADLEN READ | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — Wall Street stormed higher Tuesday as investors, optimistic following stronger-than-expected earnings from two big investment banks, ...