On Jay Leno, Obama Talks AIG, Tax Policy

A presidential appearance
Last night on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” Barack Obama became the first sitting president to make an appearance on a TV talk show. Obama sat down for an interview with Leno, and the two discussed, among other things, the AIG bonuses and the new bill to [...]

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Obama also visted Leno during his campaign.
Friday, March 20th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild

After Strong Year, Wal-Mart Hands out Bonuses

No economic hardship here
While the Senate haggles over a bill regarding a bonus tax, Wal-Mart is celebrating a profitable year by giving all of its employees bonuses.
The bonus tax bill would only affect companies that get bailout money. Wal-mart is far from needing a bailout. While other retailers lost sales [...]

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Friday, March 20th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild