Word: closing
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
That does not mean that the bank cannot play the Merrill card in the court of public opinion. B of A's CEO Ken Lewis has already made the case the Henry Paulson virtually forced him to close the Merrill deal because it was in the best interests of the country's troubled financial system. If that transaction is at the heart of B of A's capital shortfall, the firm has a legitimate argument that because it helped the government when it was in a jam, it is time for the government to repay the favor...
TIME: Talking about the public response, people are wondering why the U.S. has not sealed off the border, or attempted to close it, with Mexico. I know the CDC and the government have been against that. Why do you think it's a bad idea...
...currently sifting through the data and hopes that he will identify potential star clusters harboring a rogue black hole. Though these black holes may be roaming our galaxy, the security of the Earth is not in question, according to Loeb. The chances that a black hole is located close to our solar system are “very small,” he added. But if one were to pass too close to our solar system, it would likely “disturb the movement of the inner planets,” including Earth, according to Loeb...
...start, al-Maliki's original alliance with al-Sadr raises questions about the Prime Minister's scruples. Al-Maliki and the Iraqi policymakers close to him did not necessarily see a problem working with a murderous militia that held considerable sway in the Iraqi army and national police. In fact, al-Maliki, who is Shi'ite, appeared more inclined to accept Shi'ite militia support than U.S. military help...
...days in which many stayed in their homes and those on the streets were advised to avoid any contact and cover up with face masks. Restaurants will reopen their doors Wednesday, albeit with limited hours and at 50% capacity. Offices and factories will be back in business, although close-contact meetings are advised against. University students will be back into classes from Thursday, and primary school students will be at their desks Monday - along with new hygiene regulations. (See the top 5 things not to do about swine...