Some Insurers Wary of Treasury Bailout; Ameriprise Declines Funds
By David S. Hilzenrath Ameriprise Financial, one of six life insurers offered federal bailout funds Thursday, said yesterday that it is turning down the money.
Can Federal Funds Prop Up the US Wind Biz?
By David Ehrlich – Earth2Tech The US wind power industry has huge potential, both onshore and off, but it’s clearly looking for a hand from the government to get through these tough times.
Obama Takes Aim At Hedge Funds Amid Chrysler Bankruptcy
By Joseph Checkler Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES NEW YORK (Dow Jones)–President Barack Obama’s scolding of hedge funds sparked an immediate backlash from fund managers who resent what they see as an increasingly heavy-handed approach from Washington.
Chrysler CEO Says Company Closer to Qualifying for Federal Funds
By Kendra Marr With just one day left before its government-imposed deadline, Chrysler chief executive Robert Nardelli said the company is making progress in its meeting restructuring requirements.