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Big Win for the Obama Administration
November 15th, 2010
davidguide First Read : “The biggest political story that few are talking about right now? GM’s initial public stock offering, which is set for this Thursday. Looks like it’s going to be a big success and a case where the government may just make money on this deal. This has the potential of being a very [...]
Are we better off renting?
November 14th, 2010
davidguide For generations, we’ve aspired to be home owners. But evidence shows we’d be better off renting – both individually and as a nation. In Germany and Sweden, the rental market is credited with making people wealthier and happier, and with creating more attractive cities. So, is it time to sell up? The woman’s expression was [...]
Italian Culture Minister Blames Management For Pompeii House Collapse
November 11th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Rome, Italy (AHN) – Less than a week after an ancient house once buried in volcanic ash by Mount Vesuvius collapsed into rubble, Italian opposition groups have called for Culture Minister Sandro Bondi to take responsibility for the incident and step down from his post. Antonio di Pietro and Luigi Bersani, who [...]
Former House Leader Tom DeLay’s Trial In Second Week
November 8th, 2010
davidguide Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Austin, TX, United States (AHN) – Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s trial on allegations he laundered corporate political donations entered its second week Monday. The Republican is the highest member of Congress to face criminal charges. Testimony resumes in the trial in Travis County in which DeLay, 63, [...]
Former House Leader Tom DeLay’s Trial In Second Week
November 8th, 2010
davidguide Kris Alingod – AHN News Contributor Austin, TX, United States (AHN) – Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay’s trial on allegations he laundered corporate political donations entered its second week Monday. The Republican is the highest member of Congress to face criminal charges. Testimony resumes in the trial in Travis County in which DeLay, 63, [...]
Polls to Open for Crucial US Midterm Elections
November 2nd, 2010
davidguide US voters will go to the polls in midterm elections on Tuesday for races in the House of Representatives and the Senate as well as state and local offices. Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in 2006, and the White House in 2008, but their continued dominance of both elective branches of government [...]
France Raises Retirement Age To Cut Pension Costs
October 10th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Paris, France (AHN) – Defying trade union threats, the French Senate on Friday approved an increase in the country’s retirement age from 60 to 62 in an effort to reduce pension costs. Union leaders are expected to protest the move and called a national strike on October 16. Parliament’s Lower House has [...]
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