Obama pushes stimulus, warns on recession WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama warned on Thursday that the U.S. economy could stay mired in recession for years without bold action and he urged lawmakers to work day and night to pass a massive stimulus plan.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:58:14 -0500
Israel faces criticism as Gaza toll hits 765 GAZA (Reuters) - Recovery teams ventured into battlegrounds of the Gaza Strip on Thursday to gather bodies from the rubble, and Hamas officials said the Palestinian toll in Israel's 13 day-old offensive rose to 765 dead.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:32:08 -0500
Citi backs mortgage bankruptcy reform: senators WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Financial giant Citigroup Inc has agreed to support a rewrite of bankruptcy law being proposed in the U.S. Congress to help troubled mortgage borrowers avoid foreclosure, lawmakers said on Thursday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:17:54 -0500
Obama names Virginia gov as Democratic Party head WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Barack Obama named Tim Kaine as head of the Democratic Party on Thursday, rewarding an early supporter with a high-profile political post even as he continues to serve as Virginia governor.
Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:09:57 -0500
Wal-Mart and other U.S. retailers warn after dismal holiday CHICAGO (Reuters) - Wal-Mart Stores Inc and other top U.S. retailers delivered disappointing December same-store sales and profit warnings on Thursday, sparking fresh recession concerns that hit stock and currency markets.