News Archive for September 2005

Ex-Lattice Semi finance director settles with SEC

Reuters - WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The former finance director at Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (

Friday September 30 2005, 09:00AM

Vermont campaign finance law

consider campaign finance law Vermont rules limited ... RELATED • FEC wants campaign finance law ... a campaign finance law in Vermont, where ... by campaign finance reform advocates around the ... 2002 campaign finance law. The high court ... last campaign finance case was 5-4. Justice ... Vermont campaign finance law. It limits individual ... state, campaign finance laws. Where core First

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

DeLay Indicted in Campaign Finance Probe

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Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

DeLay Indicted in Finance Probe

Indicted in Finance Probe The House GOP ... state campaign finance laws. The action forced ... Indicted in Finance Probe Katrina's Corpses Are

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

Tom DeLay Faces Criminal Indictment for Alleged Conspiracy in Campaign Finance Scheme; Road to Recovery; The F

in Campaign Finance Scheme; Road to Recovery; ... a campaign finance scheme. DeLay immediately and ... Texas campaign finance laws by steering corporate ... the campaign finance laws. They accuse him ... Governor Blanco told the Senate Finance Committee ... of the Finance Committee. DOBBS: And senator

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

DeLay Indicted in Texas Campaign Finance Probe

Indicted in Finance Probe The House GOP ... state campaign finance laws. The action forced ... Indicted in Finance Probe Katrina's Corpses Are

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

9 Justices, 2 Laws and a Playmate

HOUSTON  Rep. Tom DeLay, one of the country's most powerful Republicans, was indicted Wednesday by a Texas grand jury on a charge of violating state campaign finance laws. The action forced him to step aside as House majority leader, deepening the GOP's political woes." /

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

Court to say if states can limit political spending

a campaign finance law in Vermont, where ... by campaign finance reform advocates around the ... 2002 campaign finance law. Wisconsin Right to ... last campaign finance case was 5-4. Justice

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

'I have violated no law'

in campaign finance probe • DeLay announcement ... AUSTIN - A three-year campaign finance investigation

Thursday September 29 2005, 09:00AM

DeLay's indicted in Texas campaign finance probe

DeLay indicted in Texas campaign finance probe ... a campaign finance scheme. DeLay's spokesman says

Wednesday September 28 2005, 09:00AM

DeLay Is Indicted in Texas Campaign Finance Probe

New York Times - Filed at 1:24 p.m. ETWASHINGTON (AP) -- A Texas grand jury on Wednesday charged Rep. Tom DeLay and two political associates with conspiracy in a campaign finance scheme, forcing the House majority leader to temporarily relinquish his post.

Wednesday September 28 2005, 09:00AM

Yahoo offers investing columns on finance page

on personal finance, economy, investing   LIVE QUOTE ... on its finance page, expanding its offering ... include personal finance, economic trends and investing ... The new finance columns -- which come

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

Finance chiefs act on debt forgiveness

Finance ministers complete debt forgiveness plans and ... minister of finance of South Africa, center ... WASHINGTON  Finance ministers completed a plan ... On the energy front, finance officials "recognized ... exchequer, or finance minister. Copyright 2005 The

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-France woos U.S. investors amid protectionism fears

Reuters - ... country was'open for business.'Finance Minister Thierry Breton defended a government campaign for ... former corporate chief who became finance minister earlier this year, offered the ...

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

Yahoo expands original content offerings

on personal finance, economy, investing   LIVE QUOTE ... on its finance page, expanding its offering ... include personal finance, economic trends and investing ... The new finance columns -- which come

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

KPMG to Pay Over $50 Million in Settlement

books of Finance Credit, which went bankrupt ... Finance Credit was a collection agency, buying ... court said Finance Credit exaggerated its assets

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

Yahoo launches investing columns on finance page

The Norwegian branch of accounting firm KPMG said Monday it will pay 347.3 million kroner ($53.6 million) in damages to eight banks over one of Norway's worst bankruptcies." /

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 2-Canada's Goodale freezes debate on bank mergers

The Norwegian branch of accounting firm KPMG said Monday it will pay 347.3 million kroner ($53.6 million) in damages to eight banks over one of Norway's worst bankruptcies." /

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 2-Fitch cuts GM's rating deeper into junk status

The Norwegian branch of accounting firm KPMG said Monday it will pay 347.3 million kroner ($53.6 million) in damages to eight banks over one of Norway's worst bankruptcies." /

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-Storms'impact on Mexican economy limited-minister

The Norwegian branch of accounting firm KPMG said Monday it will pay 347.3 million kroner ($53.6 million) in damages to eight banks over one of Norway's worst bankruptcies." /

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-Monster Cable, Tweeter part ways on credit dispute

The Norwegian branch of accounting firm KPMG said Monday it will pay 347.3 million kroner ($53.6 million) in damages to eight banks over one of Norway's worst bankruptcies." /

Monday September 26 2005, 09:00AM

G-7 meeting focuses on high energy costs

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Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Political bloggers demand speech freedoms

nation's campaign finance and spending limits to ... the campaign finance law's threshold to stop ... from campaign finance rules. Michael J. Krempasky ... is campaign finance," she said. "We are

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Salary issue punted to UC board

Minutes into the finance committee's discussion of ... of the finance committee who were present ... on the finance committee, he was not ... The finance committee vote was needed before ... of the finance committee were Richard Blum ... without a finance committee vote. Regent George ... on the finance committee but was an

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

G7 warns on oil, praise China forex move

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Finance chiefs from the ... from the finance chiefs and central bankers ... onslaught, the finance leaders called for a

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Finance Ministers Worry About High Oil Prices

Editorials   Finance Ministers Worry About High ... Finance ministers from a dozen trading nations ... of Seven, finance ministers from North America ... of Seven finance ministers went on, other ... on the finance ministers level, particularly in

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Debt Deal for Poorest Nations Moves Ahead

New York Times - ... In a strong letter to the World Bank, finance ministers from the Group of 8 industrialized nations promised ... the World Bank, the G-8 finance ministers promised to cover'dollar for ...

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Today's Lesson: Rethink College Funds

New York Times - ... are really staggering,'said Rich Calvario, national finance tuition consultant at TIAA-CREF, one of the ... college, they can always - gasp - finance it themselves with part-time jobs ...

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-G-7 watching interest rate spreads closely

Reuters - WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A senior U.S. Treasury official said on Friday that G7 finance ministers agreed they have to closely monitor current spreads on interest rates to ensure current economic risks were being correctly priced. ... official said Group of Seven finance chiefs had noted during a Friday ...

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

G8 ministers repeat commitment to fund debt deal

the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank ... of Eight finance ministers on Friday reaffirmed ... signed by finance ministers from Canada, the ... they would finance the debt relief separately

Saturday September 24 2005, 09:00AM

Surge in energy prices worries industrial powers

(AP) — Finance officials from the world's ... discussions among finance ministers and central bank ... The finance ministers called for countries and ... The finance officials met as fears grow ... In another matter, finance officials also called

Friday September 23 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-Canada trust freeze partly due to revenue fears

Reuters - ... government to freeze advance tax rulings on income trusts, Finance Minister Ralph Goodale said on Wednesday ... A Sept 8 Finance Canada statement put last year's tax revenue loss ...

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-Canada records C$1.6 bln 2004/05 budget surplus

Reuters - ... (Adds quotes from finance minister, details) OTTAWA, Sept 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian government rang up ... of C$1.6 billion ($1.4 billion), the finance department said on Wednesday ...

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

Uganda: World Bank to Finance Bujagali

World Bank to Finance Bujagali   Email ... agreed to finance the construction of Bujagali ... Finance minister Dr. Ezra Suruma (above), parliamentary ...  Business, & Finance Editorials Education Environment Sustainable

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

UPDATE 1-U.S. to tell G7 Katrina drag is temporary

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Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

Tanzanian 30-year pension delay

at the Finance Ministry to protest at ... Hamisi Tanzania's Finance Minister Basil Mramba announced ... at the finance ministry, Panieli Lymo, insists

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

Ex-Investment Manager Gets Prison Sentence

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Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

WorldCom Settles With Investors

Following Ebbers' sentence, former WorldCom finance chief

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

House OKs tax breaks for Katrina victims

Seattle Post Intelligencer - ... We do not have to raise taxes'to finance the recovery from Katrina, said Rep ...

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

UK growth set to slow, IMF warns

£10bn to finance spending plans. Adding up ... borrow to finance investment, and not to

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

King Co. Executive: Sims heads toward showdown with Irons

his campaign finance director, on Tuesday. "I

Wednesday September 21 2005, 09:00AM

Two Ex-Tyco Executives Face Sentencing

Business & Finance Page : Stock quotes ... Swartz, the company's former finance chief, were ... his son and former finance chief,

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Before There Are Debates, There Must Be Debate

New York Times - By Published: September 19, 005 It's official: The organization charged with overseeing city debates, the Campaign Finance Board, has set dates for two televised mayoral face-offs this fall, Oct. 6 and Nov. 1. There is just one hitch.

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Tight German race has no clear winner

water down finance reform plans. And such

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

AL-ARIAN TRIAL: Week in review

conspiracy to finance terrorist attacks by Palestinian

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Lula's party elects new leaders

see the finance minister replaced. But for

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Nor Mohamed Yakcop At Asean Finance Ministers'London Roadshow

Nor Mohamed Yakcop At Asean Finance Ministers’ ... -- Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor ... 2nd Asean Finance Ministers' Roadshow beginning here ... by the finance ministers of Asean, will

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

General Electric Canada expands to environment, finance

to environment, finance     General Electric Co ... environment and finance in Canada, local media

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Making a Name in San Jose Politics

Nguyen, a finance student at San Jose

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

New twist on Iraq aid: U.S. seeks donations

Kansas City Star - ... But taxpayers already finance the projects the administration is seeking charitable donations for, such as providing ...

Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Germany Election Mandate Still in Limbo

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Monday September 19 2005, 09:00AM

Sony denies finance unit sell-off

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Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Blame it on Katrina

Sony Corp. has denied a report it was considering a gradual sell-off of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. after a planned stock listing in 2006 as part of a new restructuring plan due next week.

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

EU Won't Punish Those Lowering Gas Tax

At a meeting of EU finance minister ... The Polish Finance Ministry reduced the excise

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Current account deficit shows improvement

needed to finance the deficit, economists worry

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Court documents allege high-ranking Illinois official linked to pension scandal

was once finance chairman of the Democratic

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Molson Coors prices $1.06 billion of notes

An attorney who pleaded guilty in a scandal involving a multibillion-dollar state pension fund said he was told that associates of a "high-ranking public official" directed pension fund fee kickbacks to campaign donors, court documents allege.

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Current Account Deficit Improves in 2Q

needed to finance this deficit, economists worry

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

Bloomberg sells Wealth Manager mag to Highline

America's deficit in the broadest measure of international trade showed a slight improvement in the April-June quarter although it was still at the second-highest level in history." /

Friday September 16 2005, 09:00AM

State court nears school-finance decision

state's school finance system by the end

Thursday September 15 2005, 09:00AM

European leaders chase solution to price panic

British finance minister Gordon Brown proposed international ... urged his finance minister, Thierry Breton, to ... threat by Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser to

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Report: Ex-legislator paid attorneys $224,000 from campaign fund

for campaign finance reforms. "Normal citizens don't

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Katrina-Related Legislation Hits Snags

disaster," Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Delta, Northwest on Verge of Bankruptcy

GE Commercial Finance and other creditors to

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Easy Victory for Gotbaum All but Ensures a 2nd Term

Delta, Northwest on Verge of Bankruptcy" /

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

VW CEO wants costs down with pay or job cuts: Report

Delta, Northwest on Verge of Bankruptcy" /

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Katrina Delays GOP's Tax Cut Plans

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa ... the Senate Finance Committee. Others said Katrina

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Families at the Bottom

Hurricane Katrina means long-planned Republican tax cuts will be delayed but not abandoned, giving Congress time to concentrate on post-Katrina recovery and reconstruction work, lawmakers say." /

Wednesday September 14 2005, 09:00AM

Nobody punished for L.A. County campaign finance law violations

County campaign finance law violations ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tuesday September 13 2005, 09:00AM

Finance-Rule Violation Charged in Manhattan Borough Race

Stringer to thousands of voters. The Working Families Party has endorsed Mr. Stringer, and Ms. Moskowitz said she estimated the party's expenditures on behalf of him have exceeded $300,000. ... Scott Stringer, of skirting the city's campaign finance rules by having the Working Families Party make ... complaint to the City Campaign Finance Board asking it to rule today ...

Monday September 12 2005, 09:00AM

French Anti-Takeover Decree Draws Interest

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Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Cohen: Power to the students in off-campus election

way to finance the local elementary school

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Subir Gokarn:The house that finance built

house that finance built Subir Gokarn / ...   The housing finance business has clearly ... the housing finance sector, as described above ... the housing finance sector at the first ... Both the government and housing finance companies ... the housing finance sector can contribute to

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Beware: Dangers lurk in hedge funds

edge of finance. The edge sliced through

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Credit scoring: Quick but deadly

of personal finance, said William Anthes of

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Brown blames Opec for fuel crisis

Saudi Arabian finance minister yesterday and will ... European Union finance ministers, meeting in Manchester

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Junk bonds, like junk food, can give you restless nights

world of finance. Swensen oversees Yale University's

Sunday September 11 2005, 09:00AM

Car buyers, don't take a shortcut on the finance deal

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Saturday September 10 2005, 09:00AM

Calif. finance chief to join election team

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Friday September 09 2005, 09:00AM

Finance director leaves to push ballot initiatives

UT   Finance director leaves to push ... SAN FRANCISCO  State Finance Director Tom ... Department of Finance to help Schwarzenegger sell

Friday September 09 2005, 09:00AM

APEC Finance Ministers'Meeting discusses issues of capital movement, aging economies

, September 09, 2005 APEC Finance Ministers' ... Economic Cooperation) Finance Ministers' Meeting (FMM) Thursday ... Finance ministers or senior finance officials from ... Finance ministers and senior finance officials fully ... Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing led the ... APEC economies, finance ministers and senior finance ... to enforce finance reform, and enhance international ... Finance ministers and senior finance officials also ... Finance ministers and senior finance officials called ... Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing made a ... cooperation in finance field within the APEC

Friday September 09 2005, 09:00AM

High Oil Prices, Property Bubble Dominate APEC Finance Ministers'Meeting

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Friday September 09 2005, 09:00AM

Austria says T.Austria sale unlikely by late 2006

... elections due in autumn next year, the country's finance minister told Reuters in an interview on Friday ... it will happen in this parliament,'Finance Minister Karl-Heinz Grasser said ...

Friday September 09 2005, 09:00AM

Council overpaid for finance head

overpaid for finance head A local authority ... head of finance. An Audit Commission report ... head of finance was a six month ... head of finance poorly. It had not

Thursday September 08 2005, 09:00AM

HSBC Finance launches $3.25 bln 3-part debt deal

An Audit Commission report criticises Corby council for paying too much for a head of finance." /

Thursday September 08 2005, 09:00AM

HSBC Finance to sell $2 bln notes in three parts

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Thursday September 08 2005, 09:00AM

Pacific Rim finance ministers discuss oil

Virgin    Personal Finance    Sci-Tech    AP Biz Wire ... Pacific Rim finance officials said Friday that ... Their statement came as finance ministers or ... South Korean Finance Minister Han Duck-soo said ... Chinese Finance Minister Jin Renqing declined to

Thursday September 08 2005, 09:00AM

State finance director steps down to join special election team

2005 State finance director steps down to ... FRANCISCO State Finance Director Tom Campbell is ... Department of Finance to help Schwarzenegger sell ... on the finance director going over, but ... replaced former Finance Director Donna Arduin last ... at the Finance Department during a challenging ... as acting finance director. Genest served as ... finance director until last February, when he

Thursday September 08 2005, 09:00AM