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Recent economic news: Scott Talbott

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Only a fraction of those in need file for bankruptcy
Bankruptcy filings are nearing the record 2 million of 2005, when a new law took effect that was aimed at curbing abuse of the system. Filings could reach 1.7 million ...
Porter, Katherine Porter, Carmen Gardiner, USD, Bankruptcy law, All keywords...
usatoday.com
2 months ago
2.
More consumers just say no to credit cards
Credit card usage is slowing. Revolving credit fell by nearly 20% in November, reflecting less borrowing and tighter lending standards.
Emily Maddox, USD, Courtney Baker, Louis Rosas-Guyon, Adam Baker, All keywords...
usatoday.com
6 months ago
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Obama to announce bank fees Thursday
President Obama plans to announce a new fee Thursday on the country's biggest financial firms to recover up to $120 billion in taxpayers' money used to prop up corporations during ...
Obama, USD, President, Congress, Official, All keywords...
usatoday.com
7 months ago
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Banks with political ties got bailouts, study shows
NEW YORK - U.S. banks that spent more money on lobbying were more likely to get government bailout money, according to a study released on Monday. Banks whose executives served ...
USD, Scott Talbott, Denis Sosyura, Michigan, Finance, All keywords...
reuters.com
8 months ago
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U.S. to lean on mortgage companies - Economy at a Crossroads- msnbc.com
The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to help people stay in their homes, officials say.
Meg Reilly, USD, Scott Talbott, Obama administration, United States, All keywords...
msnbc.msn.com
9 months ago
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