Daily Archives: July 1, 2010

BP looks for short-term loan to cover costs in oil spill cleanup

BP is looking for a short-term loan to help cover the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the banks are holding the company over a barrel.
oil spill cleanup workers

President Obama wants immigration reform now

President Obama's recent illegal immigration speech gave a clear call to action, rather than promises of action after election season is over.
President Obama photographed with Mexican President Felipe Calderon during a 2009 visit to New Mexico. Obama is hoping immigration reform won't be thrown onto the back burner again.

Apple/AT&T iPhone class action suit triggers stampede of lawyers

Apple/AT&T class action lawsuits are multiplying as lawyers try to cash in on iPhone 4G antenna death grip reception problems. READ MORE ...
a thrilled owner of the latest iphone

Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates

A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.

Healthcare.gov launches insurance solution finder

The new healthcare.gov website has launched long before health insurance exchanges go into effect -- and there is a lot of good information.
Health care

BP oil claims chief says oil spill tourism losses may be denied

As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, Kenneth Fienberg warned that claims against BP for oil spill tourism losses may be denied.
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Strip club ATMs banned from TANF use in California

California strip clubs can no longer distribute welfare funds via their ATMs. Gov. Schwarzenegger is cracking down on waste…
A sign in red light bulbs indicating the presence of an ATM machine.