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...morning on how Britain's banking sector had got into such a parlous state that the government was compelled to spend up to $88 billion in taxpayers' money to secure it. Their emergency rescue plan was hatched over weeks but finalized in such a hurry that bleary officials labored overnight to finish it before the skittish markets opened. At a morning press conference, both men maintained that the problem started with the U.S. sub-prime crisis; Brown refused to answer questions about how Labour policy over more than 10 years in office might have contributed to the situation. "This...
...most prominent banks, including Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, demonstrate that there is a lot of market concern about the stability of leading financial institutions, even after the Treasury's recent steps. Another piece of evidence: the premiums on three-month interbank loans remain very high in comparison with overnight loans, signaling banks' deep uncertainty about the sector's stability...
...Bourdon House (above), built in 1720 and previously the home of the Duke of Westminster. Restored beyond its former glory, the house also includes a private club called Alfred's. Members can browse, shop, have supper in a private dining room, sample the wine cellars and even stay overnight in what was the duke's suite...
...Today we had one sack, which was my fault because I held onto the ball too long,” Pizzotti added. “So those guys opened up holes and protected them and did a great job.” But the success did not come overnight. The line spent the entire off-season and summer working out, conditioning, and training for the upcoming season. All the while, they continued to build chemistry. An extremely close-knit group, the line often enjoy pre-game meals together, a tradition tailback Ho tried...
...Just after the House shot down the bailout, Obama took to the stage in Colorado, and the contrast with McCain couldn't have been greater: "Now is not the time for fear, now is not the time for panic," he said. "We may not be able to do everything overnight ... But I want you to understand, I know we can do it ... Things are never smooth in Congress. It will get done...