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October 29, 2008

White House tells banks to start lending money now

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/29/8 An impatient White House prodded banks and other financial companies Tuesday to quit hoarding billions of dollars flowing into their vaults from Washington and start making more loans. Wall Street soared nearly 900 points on bargain-hunting and hopes of a hefty interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. The stock market’s amazing…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
October 29, 2008

Million-plus funds campaigns

The Clarion-Ledger, 10/29/8 With Election Day less than a week away, candidates in one hotly contested state Supreme Court race have topped the $1 million mark, based on the latest campaign finance reports. Incumbent Chief Justice Jim Smith and challenger Jim Kitchens combined have raised $1.2 million. In another court contest, the candidates have raised…