More Quakes Hit Chile As New President Takes Over
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:34:53 -0500

A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake capable of tremendous damage struck central Chile early Saturday, shaking the capital for a minute and a half and setting off a tsunami.

Cities Find New Ways To Reach Into Taxpayer Wallets
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:50:00 -0500

Across the country, cash-strapped cities are coming up with novel ideas for raising money — imposing new charges on everything from sodas and plastic bags to library late fees and emergency-response services. With at least two more years of bad budgets ahead, look for cities to turn to niche taxes.

Dodd Says He'll Go It Alone On Financial Regulation
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:12:00 -0500

The Senate Banking Committee chairman plans to offer his own financial regulation bill without GOP support after a month of talks with Republican Sen. Bob Corker found some common ground but didn't yield agreement on consumer protections and other sticking points.