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...broad case for government bridge loans totaling $34 billion. After meeting with the UAW, GM management issued a statement: "We are pleased to see these changes and the willingness of the UAW to help improve our competitiveness. The UAW has shown they are willing to work with us on tough issues. We look forward to continuing to work with our union partners to transform our business as we are in this together." (See the 50 worst cars of all time...
Newly elected members of Congress gathered with students and faculty yesterday for a panel that encouraged U.S. leadership in sustaining global health efforts despite a tough economy. The panel entitled “Priorities in Global Health for the Next Congress” was hosted by the Institute of Politics and featured Dean of the Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Barry R. Bloom as moderator. The panelists included Dr. David E. Bloom, chair of the Department of Population and International Health at HSPH; Dr. Julio J. Frenk, HSPH dean designate; and Dr. Rajeev Venkayya, director of the Global Health...
...According to an article in the Stanford alumni magazine, while an assisant secretary of state, Rice once listened as Nigerian opposition leaders praised a recent tough speech she had given, completely unaware that the 5-foot-3, 33-year-old Rice was the one who had delivered it. Rice waited until the discussion had ended, smiled and introduced herself, shocking...
...With the sagging economy affecting overall charitable donations nationwide, the Salvation Army is braced for a disappointing kettle campaign this year. But the other mission of the program - publicizing the Salvation Army brand - is just as important, especially during these tough times...
...Buiter says tough economic times inevitably increase the risk of protectionist policies, including state aid to struggling companies. "Anything that smacks of subsidies is protectionist in consequence and often intent, and can raise temperatures," he says...