By CHARLES BABINGTON, Associated Press Writer Charles Babington, Associated Press Writer – 1 hr 18 mins ago
WASHINGTON – Even as national Republican officials seek ways to limit damage from Rand Paul's unorthodox remarks, the Kentucky Senate nominee raised more eyebrows Friday by defending the oil company blamed for the Gulf oil spill....
Padded Pensions Add to New York Fiscal Woes
By MARY WILLIAMS WALSH and AMY SCHOENFELD
Published: May 20, 2010
In Yonkers, more than 100 retired police officers and firefighters are collecting pensions greater than their pay when they were working. One of the youngest, Hugo Tassone, retired at 44 with a base pay of about $74,000 a year. His...
Euro’s slide may give U.S. more rope to hang itself
May 20, 2010 17:06 EDT
currencies | euro | stocks | U.S. dollar
By Agnes Crane and Christopher Swann
Haven status in a market storm sounds good for the United States — but could make it less safe. Sure, it bolsters the dollar’s standing and delivers the perk of cheap financing. But for...
