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...helped map the human genome, and Dr. Harold Varmus, former head of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a science adviser to the Administration, Obama fulfilled a campaign promise to lift the ban on federal funding of embryonic-stem-cell research put in place by then President George W. Bush in 2001. Obama's new Executive Order allows scientists to apply for government grants to study the versatile cells...
...fewer companies to pick up the check for recruiting events and celebrations. And instead of entertaining clients with dinner, some firms are opting for a lighter-on-the-expense-account lunch. “We see a little more business at lunch,” said Executive Chef Peter W. Davis of Henrietta’s Table. “[We’re seeing] more entertaining business at lunch and companies shifting entertaining to lunch more.” Om Restaurant and Lounge has noticed corporate budget cutbacks, with companies opting for cocktail parties over fancy dinners to celebrate...
...hearings on credit-card abuses and introduced stringent legislation to prevent companies from luring consumers into dangerous amounts of debt. Last October, Senate majority leader Harry Reid took the unusual move of overriding a Democratic hold on a bill after Dodd tried to block an extension of President George W. Bush's warrantless wiretapping powers over concerns from the left about granting telecom giants retroactive immunity for working with the Administration. Most notably, Dodd, against the wishes of the White House, slipped into the stimulus bill tough limits on compensation for Wall Street firms accepting additional federal bailout money...
Three for Two. Stay two nights at any W Hotel worldwide and get a third night free of charge with the "Night on Us" promotion. Rates vary, but you can get a room starting at $169 in Chicago, $229 in New York City and $259 in L.A. Some properties ask for a Thursday through Saturday arrival, but others are more accommodating. Mention promotional code TNR through Sept...
...George W. Bush's biggest economic mistakes...