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For years, their debt went unpaid. That was until the last week when hundreds of Iowans made good on their overdue fines. The Iowa Court Debt Amnesty Program is letting Iowans to pay half of what of they owe and the state will forgive the rest
Continue ReadingPosted on August 2, 2010 by
Petroleo Brasileiro SA is losing investor confidence on concern its credit rating will be cut after a Brazilian plan raised the relative risk associated with the state-run oil producers debt to the highest in 18 months.
Continue ReadingPosted on May 27, 2010 by
The United States’ huge national debt — now topping $13 trillion — is becoming a major threat to U.S. security and leadership in the world, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Thursday.
Continue ReadingPosted on February 25, 2010 by
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton took a swipe at Alan Greenspan today, saying the former Federal Reserve chair’s “outrageous” advice led to a ballooning national debt that Clinton said is now a threat to national security.
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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday that the record US budget deficit and national debt are matters of national security rather than just economics.
Continue ReadingPosted on October 15, 2009 by
New York’s AG fines Nationwide Asset Services for screwing customers, blocks it from doing business in the state.
Continue ReadingPosted on July 11, 2009 by
Increased demand for the municipal bonds might further delay a state budget, some analysts worry. Don’t tell Sacramento, but the state’s debt is attracting buyers again.
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