WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2008 (Reuters) — Too many rich farmers continue to receive U.S. farm subsidies in spite of income caps designed to restrict their participation, and the Agriculture Department needs to do more to enforce the rules, the auditing arm of Congress said on Tuesday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2008 (Reuters) — Automakers must provide Congress with cash and sales data as well as current plans for making energy-efficient vehicles if they hope to receive a government bailout next month, lawmakers said on Friday. ... > full story
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2008 (Reuters) — President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Robert Gates are recommending that President-elect Barack Obama boost overall defense spending for at least the next five years, the top U.S. arms buyer said on Thursday. ... > full story
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Obama rains on wealthy 'farmers' Nov. 25, 2008 (ABC 26 New Orleans (WGNO)) — There are a probably a few wealthy recipients of farm subsidies today saying to themselves that it was nice while it lasted. . . That's because in ...
Harkin would re-regulate derivatives and swaps Nov. 25, 2008 (Successful Farming) — Pledging to end what he calls "casino capitalism," Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) Thursday introduced a bill that would place all derivatives and swaps ...
Hyndburn residents are best recyclers in the UK Nov. 25, 2008 (Lancashire Telegraph, UK) — HYNDBURN residents have been named best recyclers in the UK for the second year running. . . Hyndburn Borough Council has sent the least amount of ...
Meager pecan crop saved by last year's nuts Nov. 25, 2008 (Houston Chronicle) — The state's pecan crop is one of the smallest in years, but the holidays won't be ruined if you want to gobble the sweet goodness of pecan pie or ...
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