Treasury Department Issues Emergency Recall Of All US Dollars

Treasury Department Issues Emergency Recall Of All US Dollars


Treasury Department Issues Emergency Recall Of All US Dollars

Obama Poll Sees Doubt on Budget and Health Care

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Obama Poll Sees Doubt on Budget and Health Care (New York Times Permalink)
By JEFF ZELENY and DALIA SUSSMAN Published: June 18, 2009
The latest New York Times/CBS News poll found a distinct gulf between President Obama’s overall standing and how some of his key initiative are viewed.

Obama expedites stimulus

Obama expedites stimulus
(02:15) Report Reuters Video

Jun. 8 - President Obama is expediting the economic stimulus package that Congress passed in February in order to create 600,000 jobs over the next 100 days.

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# U.S. President Barack Obama
# Dan Mitchell, senior fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute,Jon Decker reports.

The "Michelle" Index

The "Michelle" Index 5/30/2009

Barron's Kopin Tan talks about a group of brands, including some favored by Michelle Obama, that may prosper as America upgrades a bit due to the improving market.

Mumbay the 19 Million people city, does not seem to have heavy suffered from the turmoil of the terrorist attack.

Mumbay the 19 Million people city, does not seem to have heavy suffered from the turmoil of the terrorist attack.
Although there is huge damage to the landmark 'Taj Mahal Hotel' and the population is shocked, life is returning to normalcy. It is unlikely a long term effect on the Indian economy is inflicted. A short term effect on tourism and new business investments can be expected.
Many questions rise about security and the effectiveness of the Indian Forces.
The city is home to the Reserve Bank of India, the Mumbai Stock Exchange (SENSEX index), and a variety of other major financial institutions, and is a leading commercial and financial center. The government and service sectors are also important in the city's economy.
Numerologists and Astrologers consider the number 26 a bad Omen.
Reshuffling in politics as ministers take responsibility. Tensions are rising between India and Pakistan as long it is not clear if Pakistan is in some way involved.
The Pakistan Connection (Newsweek)
Evidence is still sketchy, but tensions are already rising between India and its nuclear-armed neighbor.


International / Asia Pacific (NYT Permalink)
India Faces Reckoning as Terror Toll Eclipses 170
By SOMINI SENGUPTA and KEITH BRADSHER - Published: November 30, 2008
As bodies were recovered, questions arose on whether the authorities could have anticipated the attack and improved security.

Attacks on India's financial capital not seen having long-term impact, though tourism and new investment will suffer.

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Mumbai siege turns political
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Nov 30 - The political fallout begins as Indians count the cost of a three-day siege by Islamist militants in Mumbai. Home Minister Shivraj Patil submits his letter of resignation.