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Bailout Callout: Watchdog Says Billions To Insurance Companies Go Against 'Spirit And Intent'

AP | MARCY GORDON | Posted 12.10.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The participation of two big insurers in the $700 billion financial rescue contradicted the goals of the government program, a bail...

The Six W's Of Charitable Giving This Season

Lorraine Roe | Posted 12.11.2009 | Living


Lorraine Roe

Ok, ok, I'm thankful, your thankful. But that doesn't have to translate into mindless giving. Let's go over some helpful ground rules for making donations that I developed after working as a reporter.

TARP Watchdog's Report: Treasury Misled Public On Bailouts

AP | MARTIN CRUTSINGER | Posted 10.05.2009 | Business


WASHINGTON — The credibility of the government's $700 billion financial rescue program was damaged by claims a year ago that all of the initial bank...