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Carmakers slicing into bailout debt, panel reports
Carmakers slicing into bailout debt, panel reports Though full repayment is still in doubt, the improving financial performance of GM and Chrysler has made a big dent in what they owe the U.S. Treasury, the Congressional Oversight Panel says. The federal government’s $85-billion bailout of the U.S. auto industry will be less costly than first [...]
UN panel explores new taxes, incentives to raise $100 billion for annual climate change fund
UN panel explores new taxes, incentives to raise $100 billion for annual climate change fund Carbon taxes, add-ons to international air fares and a levy on cross-border money movements are among ways being considered by a panel of the world’s leading economists to raise a staggering $10… Read more on Fox News
House panel passes bill on flood insurance reform
House panel passes bill on flood insurance reform WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House Financial Services Committee has passed House Resolution 5114, the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010, which contains provisions written by U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello that would prevent mandatory purchase requirements for flood insurance from taking effect for five years. Read [...]
Panel eyes uniform pay for summer help for city
Panel eyes uniform pay for summer help for city The Watertown Finance Committee is working with three city departments to come up with a uniform wage to pay part-time workers who are employed by the city during the summer. Read more on Watertown Daily Times
Panel approves bill on basic school aid
Panel approves bill on basic school aid Despite major questions on how to pay for it, a Senate panel approved a plan Thursday to increase basic state aid to public schools by $109 million over last year. Read more on The Advocate
Dodd Says Panel Has ‘No Agreement’ on Financial Rules Overhaul
Dodd Says Panel Has ‘No Agreement’ on Financial Rules Overhaul March 5 (Bloomberg) — Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd said lawmakers have been unable to agree on legislation to overhaul U.S. financial regulations, including a proposal for a consumer unit at the Federal Reserve. Read more on Bloomberg
State House panel readies muni-relief plan that includes higher auto inspect fee
State House panel readies muni-relief plan that includes higher auto inspect fee Lawmakers are poised to vote on a plan Tuesday aimed at prodding municipal government to streamline services and save money, a proposal that also boosts auto inspection fees and does not address what municipal leaders have described as their biggest cost driver: rising [...]
Kilpatrick Stockton’s Gary Bronstein to Lead Panel at 2010 Financial Services Symposium
Kilpatrick Stockton’s Gary Bronstein to Lead Panel at 2010 Financial Services Symposium WASHINGTON, DC — Kilpatrick Stockton announced today that Gary R. Bronstein, Partner in the firm’s Financial Institutions Team, will lead a panel at Sterne Agee’s 5th Annual Financial Services Symposium at The Peabody in Orlando, Florida on February 9 – 10. The conference [...]