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From NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack1 Speer.
Less than a week after reports surfaced about AIG's employee bonus program, House lawmakers have passed the bill to recoup the money through targeted taxes. NPR's Audie Cornish has more.
House Republican Leader John Boehner was among many GOP lawmakers who oppose the legislation. "The problem with AIG bonuses is nothing more than a shame. It's nothing more than an effort to cover somebody's rear end because of the political damage that's out there." Other opponents also said the bill aimed at taxing AIG employee bonuses was potentially unconstitutional. Supporters say the proposal was drawn2 to cover all companies that receive federal bailout money, not just AIG and it wouldn't apply to employees who give the money back by the end of the year or to those whose family incomes were less than 250, 000 dollars. Audie Cornish, NPR News, the Capitol.
President Barack Obama told the crowd at a town hall event in
British Defense5 Minister John Hutton says improving security is the top priority right now in
John Hutton calls the war in
The number of people filing first time jobless claims to the weekend in March 7th fell slightly dropping by 12, 000, however, the Labor8 Department says just under 5. 5 million people are currently collecting unemployment benefits. That's the highest number on record.
On Wall Street today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 85 points. The NASDAQ dropped seven points.
This is NPR.
In a move designed to get people buying cars again, the nation's largest automotive retailer9 is taking a page from the playbook of Korean carmaker Hyundai and offering to help customers who lose their jobs. AutoNation announced today it will roll out a program that will cover a customer's car payment for up to six months if they lose their job. The program would apply to both new and used vehicles. AutoNation plans to start the program at its 33
The Tony Award-winning actress was taking a private ski lesson in
Famous Resort has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy12 protection and agreed to sell itself to Marriott Hotel chain. Greenbrier resort in
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