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Please add updates@feedmyinbox.com to your address book to make sure you receive these messages in the future. washingtonpost.com - Business Who Caused the Great Depression? February 15, 2009 at 12:00 am LORDS OF FINANCE The Bankers Who Broke the World By Liaquat Ahamed Bigger Family, Less Space February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am When Brendan Canty and Michelle Cochran moved to Tenleytown in 1997, their house seemed big. Factoring In The Cost of Getting Home February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Ever wonder where all your money goes? According to some urban-planning researchers, almost half of it -- 46 percent -- goes to just two things: putting a roof overhead and getting around town. And that's before you even pay income taxes. Driving Up the Cost For Public Works February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Design and engineering companies helping to build the nation's highways ran up millions of dollars in inappropriate charges at the expense of taxpayers, including bills for parties, luxury car leases and hefty paychecks for executives, according to auditors. Stalled Switch to Digital TV A Classic Tale of Breakdown February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am The nation's switch to all-digital broadcasts has been more than a decade in the making. The federal government has spent nearly $2 billion to help people prepare. Broadcasters spent another $1.2 billion to run warning ads and millions more to upgrade equipment. Until last week, the United States... Peanut Company at Center of Salmonella Scare Files for Bankruptcy Protection February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Peanut Corporation of America, the company at the center of the nationwide salmonella scare, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and will begin liquidating its assets as legal claims pile up against it. Pilots Spoke of Ice on Wings Before Deadly Crash in N.Y. February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am The pilots of a Continental Connection commuter plane discussed icing on the plane's wings shortly before it plunged from the sky near Buffalo on Thursday night, killing all 49 people onboard and one person on the ground, authorities said yesterday. Contemplating a Sequel to the Stimulus February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Despite the enormous size of the $787 billion stimulus plan, some economists worry that it won't make a big enough dent in unemployment and that lawmakers will have to work on another stimulus in short order -- something members of Congress are loathe to discuss. As Stimulus Grows, So Does Task of Closing Whopping Deficit February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Economists may debate whether the $787 billion stimulus bill Congress sent to the president last night is big enough to lift the nation out of recession. But one thing is certain: It will blast another big hole in an already tattered federal budget. Congress Limits CEO Bonuses February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am The stimulus package Congress passed last night imposes new limits on executive compensation that could significantly curb multimillion dollar pay packages on Wall Street and goes much further than restrictions proposed by the Obama administration last week. Despite Listing, Donors Don't Work for Firm Being Probed February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Marvin Hoffman is listed in campaign finance records as one of the many lobbyists with the powerful PMA Group donating money to lawmakers. But Hoffman is a soon-to-retire information technology manager in Marina del Rey, Calif., who has never heard of the Arlington lobbying firm or the Indiana... Sirius XM Preparing Worst-Case Scenario February 14, 2009 at 12:00 am Sirius XM Radio said yesterday that the company may file for bankruptcy as early as Tuesday if it cannot find a way to renegotiate its debt payment of $175 million. House Approves Compromise Stimulus Bill February 13, 2009 at 4:18 pm The House of Representatives today passed a massive fiscal stimulus bill aimed at resuscitating the U.S. economy, approving it on a largely party-line vote of 246 to 183. Obama to Detail Foreclosure Plan on Wednesday February 13, 2009 at 4:03 pm President Obama will release the details of his foreclosure prevention plan Wednesday, the White House announced today as several large banks pledged to temporarily stop foreclosures until the program is in place. Stock Markets Flat as Investors Watch Stimulus Debate February 13, 2009 at 3:03 pm After a volatile week of trading, stocks were flat today as investors remained concerned about the economy's direction and eagerly awaited details of a massive financial rescue plan. Travel Industry: This Is No Time to Check Out February 13, 2009 at 12:00 am Washington's attacks on corporate excess -- the private jets and trips to Vegas -- are prompting a backlash from the travel industry.   This email was sent to autoblogs077@gmail.com . Don't want to receive this feed any longer? Unsubscribe here.