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Gandy funeral: State owes her 'eternal debt,' says Winter
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Friends and family said their final goodbye Friday to Evelyn Gandy.
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E.M. Health tries to borrow away debt
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E.M. Health Services, a home health care company founded by a high-ranking member of Your Black Muslim Bakery
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Government Operated Like Corporations
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Why is it that each election cycle we hear the challenge that governments must be run more like corporations?
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Consolidated Communications Completes Acquisition of North Pittsburgh Systems, Inc.
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Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc. ("Consolidated") (Nasdaq: CNSL) announced today that it has completed the previously
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Corporate Bond Yields Fall as Companies Refinance (Update2)
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Borrowing costs for Citigroup Inc., AT&T Inc. and hundreds of U.S. investment-grade corporate bond issuers may fall next year as they refinance
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The mortgage meltdown
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As credit crisis grows, more homeowners seeking help to make payments
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Hawaii's 'AA' rating bolstered by improved reserves, strong revenue trends - S&P
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Standard & Poor's (NYSE:MHP) Ratings Services said Hawaii's 'AA' rating is bolstered by its significantly improved financial performance and reserves, driven by very strong revenue trends.
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New cars that are fully loaded — with debt
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When Jennifer and Bobby Post traded in their 2001 Chevy Suburban last year for a shiny new Ford F-350 turbo diesel with an extended cab, it seemed like a great deal.
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A mixed bag for Hoosiers
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WASHINGTON College students, minimum-wage workers and ethanol producers were among the Hoosiers helped by Congress this year.
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How Turmoil Melted a Money Fund
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In a world of low yields, one-third of a percentage point could transform a $1 billion money-market fund into a $25 billion fund.
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Resolve to lower debt
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Now that the holiday season is ending, it's no surprise that Americans are carrying around extra debt.
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Fitch Rates Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska's $11.1MM GOs 'A+'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch assigns an 'A+' rating to the $11.1 million of Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, (the borough) general obligation (GO) school bonds
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Treasuries to Fall With Recession Risk, Survey Says (Update2)
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The biggest decline in Treasury note yields since 2002 will be followed by an increase as the U.S. avoids falling into recession, economists and bond strategists say.
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Finance Committee calls for 20 percent cuts across the board
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With the Finance Committee calling for a 20 percent budget cut across the board for fiscal 2009, the Board of Selectmen met last night
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Loan lets Anadarko pare debt from acquisitions
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Anadarko Petroleum has obtained a $2.2 billion loan from investors to further reduce debt from its $21 billion acquisitions of two competitors in 2006
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Dr. Sung Won Sohn Retires from Hanmi Financial Corp.; Mr. Chung Hoon Youk to Join Hanmi
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Hanmi Financial Corporation (Nasdaq:HAFC), the holding company of Hanmi Bank, announced that Dr. Sung Won Sohn
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Quintiles Gains Investments From Bain, 3i
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In a recapitalization deal valued at more than $3 billion, private equity-backed health-care-services company Quintiles Transnational Corp.
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Banning latex
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School officials in Abington may soon issue a formal policy banning latex products. "Latex products have been kept out of our schools for a while," said Abington School Superintendent Peter Schafer.
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Free Debt Consolidation Services – Definitely You Will Be Free
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Thinking of getting a loan to get a brand new car? Think twice before you go for a loan, as the loan might end you in a financial complication.
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Bond ratings remain stable thanks to steps
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Jefferson County's bond ratings will remain stable because the county hired a private firm to audit the environmental services department
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Personal bankruptcy filings soar
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The number of southeast Michiganians declaring bankruptcy is skyrocketing.
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How One Overdue Book Can Hurt a Credit Record
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It may be wrong to return a library book late — or to never return it. But how severe should the punishment be?
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A Way for Older Homeowners To Back Out of a Bind
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Reverse mortgages used to be a way for homeowners to get extra cash during retirement.
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Smart Move, Inc. Closes Private Placement of Debt Financing
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Smart Move, Inc. (Amex: MVE), a Denver-based asset logistics manager providing a unique and increasingly popular alternative solution
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Christian Debt Consolidation - Clear Debts The Christian Way
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Getting loans for very urgent needs cannot be avoided, what can be avoided is the high interest payment and compounded interest on these loans.
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Unpaid Credit Cards Haunting the American Debtor
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American consumers are becoming consumed by their own credit card debt. More and more American credit card users are becoming delinquent and defaulting on their payments
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Budget recap : Fayetteville finances will need to be re-evaluated next year
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Fayetteville's city budget for 2008 is workable, but doesn't solve the city's longterm financial issues.
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Billing Services Group's proposed revolver's 'B1' rating withdrawn - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service said it has withdrawn its 'B1' rating on Billing Services Group North America Inc's (BSG) proposed 15 mln usd
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Transocean's 1.5 bln usd commercial paper program rated 'Prime-2' - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Services has assigned Transocean Inc's (NYSE:RIG) 1.5 bln usd commercial paper program a 'Prime-2' short-term rating with a stable outlook.
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Marsh & McLennan debt-to-capital, interest coverage ratios have improved - Fitch
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Fitch Ratings said Marsh & McLennan (NYSE:MMC) Companies Inc's debt-to-capital and interest coverage ratios have migrated closer to historical levels
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Moody's Again Lowers GMAC Debt Rating
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Credit rating agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded GMAC LLC's senior unsecured debt rating further into junk on Friday
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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. and Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. Commence Tender Offers and Consent
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Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., (NYSE: HET: 87.68, -0.32, -0.36%) ("Harrah's Entertainment"), announced today that Harrah's Operating Company, Inc.
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Trinity Health Earns 'AA' Ratings Upgrade From Standard & Poor's
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Trinity Health announced today that Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised its credit rating on series bonds to 'AA' from 'AA-',
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CWA Applauds Vermont Public Service Board for Rejecting Verizon-FairPoint Deal
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The Communications Workers of America applauded today's decision by the Vermont Public Service Board to reject the proposed sale of Verizon Communications'
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Global packaging could see more defaults in 2008 due to tight liquidity - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it expects tight liquidity and potential covenant violations to be the biggest stumbling blocks for global packaging
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United Parcel Services' senior unsecured rating cut to 'Aa2' - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service said it has downgraded the long term ratings of United Parcel Service Inc's (UPS) senior unsecured debt to 'Aa2' from 'Aaa'
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Nanticoke’s 2008 budget includes no new taxes
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Council members increased the city’s earned income tax to 2 percent earlier this year.
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DMB Financial Partners with Global Client Solutions to Deliver Superior Account Management Services
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DMB Financial, LLC, one of the nation's largest and most trusted providers of debt settlement products and services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Global Client Solutions
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Allco denies exposure to US debt markets
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Financial services business Allco Finance Group Ltd is the latest local investment company to assure investors that it is financially stable.
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Texada Software Inc. Announces Shares for Debt Transaction, $500,000 in Additional Financing
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Texada Software Inc. ("Texada" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: TXS). Texada announced today that it will be seeking to settle aggregate indebtedness
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Free Debt Consolidation Advice
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Free debt consolidation advice can do a great deal in getting you out of serious trouble, caused by debt. It is not just fruitless advice to offer you solace.
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County Board approves 2008 tax levy, budget
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Beltrami County commissioners approved a 2008 property tax levy and county budget Tuesday night unchanged from that presented in August.
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Clear Channel ratings on 6.332 bln usd unsecured debt cut to 'B-' - S&P
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Standard & Poor's Rating Services said it lowered its issue-level ratings on Clear Channel Communication Inc's existing senior unsecured notes
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Republic Services' senior unsecured debt rating raised to 'Baa1' - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service said it has upgraded Republic Services Inc's senior unsecured debt rating to 'Baa1' from 'Baa2' with a stable outlook
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Debt collection agency fined for tactics
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A debt collection company whose employees harassed and lied to consumers has agreed to pay $85,000 in penalties and change its ways
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Where do all our taxes go?
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It is the end of the year, and like about 35,000 other Dunn County property owners, I received my annual holiday season card from our local governments
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Fire district headed for debt in 2008
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The cash-strapped Grand Junction Rural Fire Protection District will go into debt and be unable to make full payments to the city for fire service in 2008
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Centro NP issuer ratings cut to 'BB+' from 'BBB', still on negative watch - S&P
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Standard & Poor's (NYSE:MHP) Ratings Services has lowered Centro NP LLC's issuer credit rating to 'BB+' from 'BBB' and said the ratings remain on creditwatch negative
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Colombia's Chivor's ratings upgraded to 'BB' from 'BB-', outlook positive - S&P
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Standard & Poor's (NYSE:MHP) Ratings Services said it has raised the ratings on AES Chivor & CIA SCA ESP (Chivor) to 'BB' from 'BB-' with a positive outlook
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Before 'I do'
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Couples say "we will" most often in December, so wedding therapists now have lots of work
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Citigroup reveals US$49b sub-prime blow amid ratings downgrade
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The world's biggest bank Citigroup is taking on board 49 billion dollars' (34 billion euros) worth of hugely devalued subprime loans to reassure markets
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Moody's release on Crockett Cogeneration
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Moody's Investors Service affirmed Crockett Cogeneration's (Crockett or Project) Baa3 senior secured rating and changed the rating's outlook to negative from stable
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Citigroup Rescues SIVs With $58 Billion Debt Bailout
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Citigroup Inc. will take over seven troubled investment funds and assume $58 billion of debt to avoid forced asset sales that would further erode confidence in capital markets.
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S&P Changes NRUCFC Long-Term Debt Outlook to ‘Positive’
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Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services (S&P) revised its outlook on National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation’s
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Analyst defends Shelby Eastern board
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Educational Services Co. representative Timothy Armstrong Thursday defended the Shelby Eastern Schools Board of Trustees when he presented a financial health analysis
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Debt Consolidation Agency – At Your Service
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Debt consolidation agency, the name itself suggest about its features. You can take the help of these agencies and can make your life happier.
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$7 Million County Budget On Review
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With the county budget available for review until December 26, interested county residents have two weeks remaining to take a sneak peek at how their tax dollars
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Citigroup commits support facility to Citi-advised SIVs
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Citigroup Inc. late Thursday said it has committed to provide a support facility that will 'resolve uncertainties' regarding senior debt repayment
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Concerns over consolidation of power
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Reaction from local officials to a state commission's proposal to streamline government varied Tuesday.
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Price of power: part II
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While the pain of August's outrageously high electric bills is mostly gone, the memory of them is still in the back of the minds of most everyone in Baldwin City.
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3 Big Banks See No Relief as Write-Offs Mount Up
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The Bank of America Corporation, the Wachovia Corporation and PNC Financial Services Group said on Wednesday that losses tied to bad debt would be worse than expected
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Integrated Electrical Services Reports Fiscal 2007 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
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IES redeems term loan, issues $25 million senior subordinated notesBoard approves one million share repurchase program
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BLOGGING LIVE FROM BAINBRIDGE CITY HALL: Signing off
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Thank you for your comment. So no budget, no capital plan was passed tonight, even though council meeting sent 5 hours.
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U.S. Army Re-Ups with Nortel Government Solutions for Application Services
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Seeks Improved Leadership Information Sharing Under US$15 Million Task Order
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Consumers trying to stay out of debt while doing their Christmas shopping
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This year Americans are strategic about planning their holiday spending and taking real steps to prevent long-term debt.
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New Free Debt Consultation Analysis Service Announcement by BadCreditLoanServices.com
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In the middle of the financial crisis with sub-prime lending retreating from the market, the renowned financial site BadCreditLoanServices.com
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Event Brief of Q3 2007 Moody's Corporation Earnings Conference Call - Final
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Lisa Westlake, Moody's Corporation, VP of Investor Relations . Ray McDaniel, Moody's Corporation, CEO . Linda Huber, Moody's Corporation, CFO . Peter Appert, Goldman Sachs, Analyst . John Neff, Analyst . Karl Choir, Merrill Lynch, Analyst .
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Cadle Co. to hire debt collectors for Mass. jobs
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An Ohio debt collector accused of harassing Massachusetts residents agreed to cease all collection efforts in the state and instead hire licensed agents
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Washington Mutual's long-term ratings downgraded, outlook stable - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service said it has downgraded the long-term ratings of Washington Mutual (NYSE:WM) Inc and its subsidiaries
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U.S. Dry Cleaning Corporation Closes on Initial Convertible Debt Financing, Part of Its $20 Million
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U.S. Dry Cleaning Corporation (OTCBB: UDRY) ("U.S. Dry Cleaning"), the first mover in consolidating the nation's dry cleaning industry
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American Capital Commits $60 Million to US Express Leasing
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American Capital Strategies Ltd. announced today that in the third quarter it committed $60 million in senior subordinated debt to US Express Leasing, Inc. (USXL),
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Fitch Affirms South Tahoe Public Util Dist, California Sewer Rev COPs at 'AA'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch Ratings, as part of its ongoing surveillance efforts, affirms its 'AA' rating on South Tahoe Public Utility District, California's (the district)
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Hercules Technology Supplies $20 Million of Venture Debt to WildTangent
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Hercules Technology Growth Capital, a specialty finance company providing venture debt and equity to venture capital and private equity backed technology
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Reshaping the Debate on Raising Taxes
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POWERFUL anti-tax rhetoric has made legislators at every level of government afraid to talk publicly about a need to raise taxes.
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Grady's biggest operation: 'Bottom line' surgery
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Even as the community rallies to save Grady Memorial Hospital, the 115-year-old Atlanta institution could run out of money by the end of the year.
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Water deal delay costs Limestone $1,000 daily
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The Limestone County Water and Sewer Authority is paying about $1,000 per day in interest while it waits for Decatur City Council
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Where do your taxes go?
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Carroll County’s budget for fiscal year 2008 is more than $328 million, with the majority of the revenue coming from residents.
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Debt service keeping Northwood out of black
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Northwood Golf Course has shown a net loss for the last four years. A projected loss of over $83,000 will make 2007 the fifth.
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Wilson club struggles with debt; United Way may place club on one-year probation
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The Wilson Boys & Girls Club is facing tough scrutiny from a high-profile funding source while it struggles to pay mounting debts and replace failing equipment.
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City of Albert Lea likely to adopt levy increase Monday
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Like many other area citizens, Albert Lea residents soon will see an increase in their property taxes.
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Small Stocks Rise on Week;Smith & Wesson Falls 29%
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Small stocks fell Friday, finishing an upbeat week on a flat note as a much-heralded jobs report proved anticlimactic.
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Student-Loan Problems Add to Debt Worry
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Consumers are having more trouble paying back student loans, adding to problems seen with home and car debt.
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MCG Capital Invests in Avenue Broadband
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MCG Capital Corporation today announced an investment in Avenue Broadband Communications, Inc., a cable services provider.
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S&P Cuts 14 SIV Ratings Up to 10 Notches
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Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Friday said it had cut its ratings on debt of structured investment vehicles, some from investment grade to deepest junk
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Providence Service Corporation Completes Acquisition of LogistiCare
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The Providence Service Corporation (Nasdaq: PRSC) today announced that after early clearance from Hart-Scott Rodino review
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Researcher Critiques Payday Lending Ban
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A ban on payday loans may be leading to greater financial burdens for low-income residents of two Southern states
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REA Finance B.V. - Annual Information Update
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Annual Information Update for the period 4 December 2006 to 3 December 2007.
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Henderson Global - Net Asset Value(s)
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As at close of business on 6 December 2007, the unaudited net asset value per share calculated in accordance with the AIC formula
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Star Gas Partners, L.P. Reports Seasonal Fourth Quarter Loss and Fiscal 2007 Results
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Star Gas Partners, L.P. (the "Partnership" or "Star") (NYSE: SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider specializing in heating oil
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Zurich Financial to continue handling subprime debt, CDOs with care
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Zurich Financial Services Group reiterated it has handled investments in US subprime debt and CDOs with care and will continue to do so.
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FTC Creates Hotline for Consumers Scammed By Debt Reduction Services
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After charging four companies for scamming consumers with false promises of debt reduction, the Federal Trade Commission
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Haven House offers property to pay tax debt
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The Internal Revenue Service has agreed to waive most of the penalties it could assess the nonprofit Haven House Services
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Route 19 News Briefs
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Duquesne University honored 10 distinguished alumni recipients of its Mind, Heart and Spirit Awards with a reception and dinner on campus on Nov. 27.
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Broadview Networks Holdings' ratings affirmed at 'B3'; stable outlook - Moody's
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Moody's Investors Service has affirmed Broadview Networks Holdings Inc's corporate family rating at 'B3' with a stable outlook
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MBIA Takes Another Hit
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Moody's Investors Service estimates that monoline insurer MBIA (MBI - Cramer's Take - Stockpickr) may be at a greater risk of facing a capital shortfall
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Consumers to pay off holiday debt quickly: poll
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Three out of four American consumers plan to pay off their holiday shopping debt within three months, according to a survey released on Wednesday
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Debt agency settles name disagreement
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A Jacksonville debt collection agency being investigated by state attorneys has reached a separate settlement with an Arizona law firm over its use of the firm's name.
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Fitch Rates Orange County Sanitation District (California) $300MM 2007B COPs 'AA'
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Fitch Ratings assigns a rating of 'AA' to the Orange County Sanitation District, California's $300 million certificates of participation (COPs), series 2007B
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National Investment Managers, Inc. Recapitalizes with $27 Million Debt Facilities
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National Investment Managers (OTC BB: NIVM), the largest independent national retirement services company, providing retirement plan administration, investment consulting
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AdCare Announces the Refinancing of a Nursing Home in Ohio
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AdCare Health Systems, Inc. (Amex: ADK), an Ohio based long term care, home care and management company, today announced the refinancing of one of its nursing homes.
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Debt Help Services - Manage Your Debt Professionally
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Professional debt help services assist you to smartly manage your debt.
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Christian Debt Consolidation Services - An Overview
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Whenever we talk of Christian debt consolidation services, a question immediately comes to our minds whether this online Christian debt consolidation
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Suitors offer proposals for Chevy Centre
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Of the three preliminary proposals from companies wanting to run the city-owned Chevrolet Centre, only one provides details on the amount of money
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Fitch Affirms St. Joseph's/Candler, Georgia Bonds at 'BBB+'
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Fitch Ratings has affirmed the underlying 'BBB+' rating on the outstanding $154 million Hospital Authority of Savannah (GA)
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Fitch Rates Metropolitan Transportation Auth, New York's $415MM Revs 'A'; Outlook Stable
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Fitch Ratings assigns an 'A' rating to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NY's (MTA, or the authority) approximately $415 million transportation revenue bonds
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New library brings fiscal tradeoffs
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The gleaming new Central Library that opens in less than a week could become a celebrated Downtown landmark, but its budget will be a mess for years.
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Norfolk schools go for green, but official says city can't afford debt
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Rising energy bills are leading school officials from around the region to consider a state incentive to go greener.
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Good Question: Some tips on preventing debt paralysis
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I think I'm starting to have some debt problems. Due to cash ..... flow problems,
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Social Security had writer dead
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On June 20, 2006, I learned that the Social Security Administration declared me dead.
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RMA/AFS Risk Analysis Service Metrics Continue to Show Further Deterioration in Middle Market Credit
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The Risk Management Association (RMA), in alliance with Automated Financial Systems, Inc. (AFS), this week released its commercial credit risk benchmarking data updated
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