Subscribe to this tag Federal Prosecutors Move to Confiscate Bernie Madoff's Possessions, Evict Ruth Madoff From Home
Nation & World - March 16, 2009
Now that swindler Bernie Madoff is in jail, prosecutors are going after his possessions.
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President Obama to Bailed-Out AIG: I Will Pursue 'Every Single Legal Avenue to Block These Bonuses'
Nation & World - March 16, 2009
The insurance giant's $450 million in bonuses are becoming a political lightning rod.
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Bernie Madoff Pleads Guilty in Manhattan Court to Ponzi Scheme Charges; Remanded Immediately to Jail
Nation & World - March 12, 2009
The swindler said he was "deeply sorry" for destroying the lives of his victims.
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Democrats Could be Obama's Biggest Headache on the Budget
Nation & World - March 11, 2009
Conservative Democrats could be the biggest hurdle to passing Obama's $3.5 trillion budget.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Invites Iran to Afghan Talks Table
Nation & World - March 6, 2009
Clinton moved to break the taboo on engaging with Iran.
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Even With Economic Crisis, President Obama is More Popular Than Ever
Nation & World - March 4, 2009
A new poll shows two-thirds of the country is "hopeful" about Obama's leadership.
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Obama Says Buy Stocks Now: Good Deals There for Long-Term Investors
Nation & World - March 4, 2009
Obama says now might be a smart time to buy into the stock market.
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GOP Chairman Michael Steele and Pundit Rush Limbaugh in War of Words
Nation & World - March 3, 2009
Steele told CNN Limbaugh was an entertainer.
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Bobby Jindal, Rising GOP Star and Potential 2012 Presidential Candidate, Panned Over Obama Rebuttal
Nation & World - February 26, 2009
None of the attention Jindal received is what he or the GOP had hoped.
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President Bush Embarks on First Speaking Tour—and He's Getting Paid $150,000 a Pop
Nation & World - February 25, 2009
Bush will hit the lecture circuit next month with stops in Canada and the U.S.
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Former President Bill Clinton's Advice to President Barack Obama: Lighten Up About Economy
Nation & World - February 20, 2009
Clinton gives Obama an A for his first month in office.
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Ex-VP Dick Cheney Outraged President Bush Didn't Grant 'Scooter' Libby Full Pardon
Nation & World - February 18, 2009
During their final days in office Cheney campaigned for a full pardon for Libby.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Murders On the Rise in New York City
Nation & World - February 18, 2009
Murder and syphilis are up in the city.
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President Obama Honors Abraham Lincoln on His 200th Birthday
Nation & World - February 12, 2009
Obama spoke at the Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration.
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President Obama's Tough Love Rattles Wall Street as Dow Drops 382 points
Nation & World - February 11, 2009
Wall Street was unhappy with Obama's $1 trillion bailout plan.
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President Barack Obama Fires Back at Critics of Economic Stimulus Plan
Nation & World - February 5, 2009
Obama was critical of opponents who want to slash spending from his plan.
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White House Performance Officer Nominee Nancy Killefer Withdraws Candidacy Over Tax Questions
Nation & World - February 3, 2009
She withdrew her candidacy to avoid controversy over her taxes and household help.
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House Democrats Approve President Obama-Supported $819 Billion Economic Stimulus Bill
Nation & World - January 29, 2009
Obama now turns his sights to winning Senate approval.
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Obama Bashes Financial Giants for Squandering Bailout Money
Nation & World - January 23, 2009
President vows to crack down on banks, Wall Street firms and others getting federal funds.
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Why Caroline Kennedy's Senate Bid Flamed Out
Nation & World - January 23, 2009
From the start, it wasn't clear whether she really, really wanted to succeed Hillary Clinton.
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Hillary Clinton's Senate Replacement Draws Fire from Liberals
Nation & World - January 23, 2009
New York Governor Patterson choice, Rep. Kirsten Gillibrand, upsets key Democratic groups.
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The Hero of US Airways 1549
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Michael Barone
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Michael Barone - January 16, 2009
A US Airways pilot makes a lifesaving landing in the Hudson River.
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Gov. Paterson: No Hasty Choice for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat
Nation & World - December 26, 2008
Paterson is telling those who want a hasty decision to chill out.
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Bloomberg Defends Caroline Kennedy as Replacement for Hillary Clinton's Senate Seat
Nation & World - December 23, 2008
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg defends Caroline Kennedy as Clinton's replacement.
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Caroline Kennedy is 'Interested' in Hillary's Senate Seat and Making Phone Calls
Nation & World - December 16, 2008
New York Governor David Patterson said Kennedy asked to be considered for the seat.
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