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Glossary: Translating the financial crisis
The Associated PressA number of financial terms have become a part of the daily conversation as the worst financial crisis in decades has deepened, affecting companies, industries and ordinary people. A slowdown that began in the real estate market has led to bank failures,...Tags: Sales, Bankruptcy, Business Enterprises, Financial Markets, Derivative Securities
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Massive Countrywide settlement to benefit homeowners in Florida, 10 other states
South Florida Sun-SentinelMore than 57,000 Florida homeowners stand to benefit from a landmark settlement reached Monday between Florida and Countrywide Financial Corp., the giant subprime mortgage lender. It sets up the nation's most comprehensive mortgage-modification program...Tags: Banking, Loans, Foreclosures, Interior Policy, Mortgages
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Over $750,000 in fines issued for waste violations
The state has levied more than $750,000 in fines recently against 46 businesses, individuals and institutions for violating the state's hazardous waste rules, the Maryland Department of the Environment announced yesterday. Most of the citations issued in...Tags: Annapolis, Fines, Environmental Pollution, Interior Policy, Maryland
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CONVENTIONS Oct. 4-7 | The National Bridal Market. Expected attendance, 3,000. Merchandise Mart. Oct. 4-7 | NACS Show (The Association for Convenience and Petroleum Retailing). 35,000. McCormick Place South. Oct. 4-7 | NECA (National Electrical...Tags: Illinois, Navy Pier, Interior Policy, Small Businesses, Colleges and Universities
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Florida reaches landmark deal with Countrywide, helping homeowners in subprime deals
South Florida Sun-SentinelMore than 57,000 Florida homeowners stand to benefit from a landmark settlement reached Monday between Florida and Countrywide Financial Corp., the giant subprime mortgage lender. It sets up the nation's most comprehensive mortgage-modification program...Tags: Banking, Loans, Foreclosures, Interior Policy, Mortgages
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Financial industry will face closer government scrutiny in wake of $700 billion bailout
AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ With the passage of the $700 billion rescue package, the financial industry will face greater congressional scrutiny in coming weeks and months. Further-reaching regulation is almost certain. Previously obscure corners of the industry...Tags: Lehman Brothers Holdings Incorporated, Bankruptcy, Business Enterprises, Financial Services, Barney Frank
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Deal to help 21,000 in state keep homes
Chicago Tribune correspondentIllinois, California and at least six other states have reached an $8.8 billion settlement of their lawsuits against Countrywide Financial, the biggest subprime mortgage lender, in a deal that should help some 21,000 Illinois residents keep their homes....Tags: Ohio, Sales, Banking, Illinois, North Carolina
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$8.8 billion Countrywide settlement OK'd
Chicago TribuneIllinois, California and at least six other states have reached an $8.8 billion settlement of their lawsuits against Countrywide Financial, the biggest subprime mortgage lender, in a deal that should help hundreds of thousands of Americans keep their...Tags: Banking, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, Connecticut
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State will collect $21M in Countrywide settlement
Sentinel Staff WriterFlorida Attorney General Bill McCollum said Monday the state would collect about $21 million as part of a multi-state settlement with the subprime mortgage giant Countrywide over its home loan practices. Florida sued the company last summer along with...Tags: Loans, Florida, Interior Policy, Bank of America Corp., Financial and Business Services
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States reach settlement in Countrywide suits
Chicago TribuneIllinois, California and at least six other states have reached an $8.8 billion settlement of their lawsuits against Countrywide Financial, the biggest subprime mortgage lender, in a deal that should help some 21,000 Illinois residents keep their homes....Tags: Ohio, Banking, Illinois, Tribune Co., Chicago Mortgages
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Agencies organizing community health fair
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney's Victim/Witness services and Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority are working together to make more people aware of issues about domestic violence, crime prevention and breast cancer. Representatives of...Tags: Interior Policy
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Orkin will repair termite-ravaged condo complex as part of settlement
Sentinel Staff WriterExterminating giant Orkin has pledged to repair a termite-ravaged condominium complex in Sumter County as part of a legal settlement that could cost the company an estimated $6 million in fix-up costs. The company did not accept responsibility for pest...Tags: Interior Policy, Tampa
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