Thursday, April 22, 2010
Obama Looks to Close Sale on Financial Reform
By JACKIE CALMES
Published: April 21, 2010
WASHINGTON — Just over three years ago, early in his uphill campaign for president, Senator Barack Obama wrote to the Federal Reserve chairman and the Treasury secretary calling for a summit conference to address signs of trouble in the housing and financial markets. While Mr. Obama could not have known how bad things would get, then as now he saw a muscular role for government in enforcing regulations in the public’s interest, while weighing them against the industry’s interests so both would benefit.
By JACKIE CALMES
Published: April 21, 2010
WASHINGTON — Just over three years ago, early in his uphill campaign for president, Senator Barack Obama wrote to the Federal Reserve chairman and the Treasury secretary calling for a summit conference to address signs of trouble in the housing and financial markets. While Mr. Obama could not have known how bad things would get, then as now he saw a muscular role for government in enforcing regulations in the public’s interest, while weighing them against the industry’s interests so both would benefit.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Toyota drivers report issues after repair of gas pedal
By Jayne O'Donnell and Rachel Huggins, USA TODAY
At least 131 Toyota owners report experiencing unintended acceleration after their recalled vehicles were repaired at dealerships, a USA TODAY review of federal records shows. Daily complaints — from three on Monday to 11 on March 5 — to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration come as Toyota continues to contend mechanical, and not electronics, issues are to blame.NHTSA and Toyota are analyzing data and vehicles to "assess whether the recall remedies are being applied correctly and whether they are able to prevent the problems they were designed to address," NHTSA said in a statement Tuesday. In two cases, NHTSA says, it appears improper repairs were made, but it is trying to determine whether the problem was human error or the fix itself.
By Jayne O'Donnell and Rachel Huggins, USA TODAY
At least 131 Toyota owners report experiencing unintended acceleration after their recalled vehicles were repaired at dealerships, a USA TODAY review of federal records shows. Daily complaints — from three on Monday to 11 on March 5 — to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration come as Toyota continues to contend mechanical, and not electronics, issues are to blame.NHTSA and Toyota are analyzing data and vehicles to "assess whether the recall remedies are being applied correctly and whether they are able to prevent the problems they were designed to address," NHTSA said in a statement Tuesday. In two cases, NHTSA says, it appears improper repairs were made, but it is trying to determine whether the problem was human error or the fix itself.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Nokia launches cheaper smartphones
4/13/2010, 6:17 a.m. EDT
MATTI HUUHTANEN
The Associated Press
(AP) — HELSINKI - Nokia Corp. on Tuesday launched three less-expensive smart phones, including its first model expected to sell for under ?100 ($135)-in a strong move to grab new customers in emerging markets.The world's largest mobile phone maker said it wants "to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world at affordable prices."The new Nokia C3, Nokia E5 and Nokia C6handsets have full QWERTY keyboards, enable instant messaging and give access to e-mails. Their expected selling prices respectively are ?90, ?180 and ?220 before taxes and subsidies.The handsets will be available during the second and third quarters of this year.
4/13/2010, 6:17 a.m. EDT
MATTI HUUHTANEN
The Associated Press
(AP) — HELSINKI - Nokia Corp. on Tuesday launched three less-expensive smart phones, including its first model expected to sell for under ?100 ($135)-in a strong move to grab new customers in emerging markets.The world's largest mobile phone maker said it wants "to put better messaging and social networking tools in the hands of more people around the world at affordable prices."The new Nokia C3, Nokia E5 and Nokia C6handsets have full QWERTY keyboards, enable instant messaging and give access to e-mails. Their expected selling prices respectively are ?90, ?180 and ?220 before taxes and subsidies.The handsets will be available during the second and third quarters of this year.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Twin brother identifies Kaczynski’s body
11 April 2010, 6:44 AMSMOLENSK -
Jaroslaw Kaczynski has identified the body of his twin brother Lech Kaczynski after the air crash that killed the Polish president and 96 others, a Polish lawmaker said Sunday.“Jaroslaw Kaczynski identified the bodies of President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria,” lawmaker Max Kraczkowski said, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.
11 April 2010, 6:44 AMSMOLENSK -
Jaroslaw Kaczynski has identified the body of his twin brother Lech Kaczynski after the air crash that killed the Polish president and 96 others, a Polish lawmaker said Sunday.“Jaroslaw Kaczynski identified the bodies of President Lech Kaczynski and his wife Maria,” lawmaker Max Kraczkowski said, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.
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