Monthly Archives: November 2010

Fannie, Freddie regulator backs two-track process (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – The regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on Tuesday backed mortgage servicers going ahead with foreclosure proceedings even as they negotiate possible loan modifications aimed at keeping struggling borrowers in their homes. Continue reading →

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Ex-MSU player to meet with Sec. of State officials (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – Former Mississippi State player Kenny Rogers is scheduled to meet with officials from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office Dec. 9 to discuss the recruitment of Auburn quarterback Cam Newton. Continue reading →

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Motorola to break into 2 on Jan. 4 (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Technology News

AP – Motorola Inc. will split into two companies effective Jan. 4, finalizing the breakup of one of the founders of the U.S. electronics industry. Continue reading →

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UK ‘pledged to limit Iraq probe’

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC News

The Wikileaks spotlight has fallen on Sir John Chilcot’s inquiry The government secretly promised to limit the scope of the Iraq war inquiry to protect US interests, according to leaked cables reported in the Times. The documents on the Wikileaks web… Continue reading →

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South Carolina survey positive on single-gender classes (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Education News

Reuters – CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters Life!) — Single-gender classes in public schools have had a positive effect on students’ performance, attitude and ambitions, according to a survey released Tuesday by the South Carolina Department of Educ… Continue reading →

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GM and Chrysler start recruiting

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - BBC World News

General Motors and Chrysler, the US carmakers saved from collapse by government bail-outs, have announced plans to each hire about 1,000 staff. The moves underline the turnaround in fortunes at the firms and signal that US manufacturing may be on th… Continue reading →

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Seneca Indian Nation pursues hydropower license (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

AP – The Seneca Indian Nation is seeking control of a northern Pennsylvania hydropower operation in a move toward economic diversity that Seneca leaders say would also right a historic wrong. Continue reading →

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Tax talks handed off to small group of lawmakers (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Political News

AP – Congressional leaders have appointed a small bipartisan group of lawmakers to meet with Obama administration officials to negotiate a deal to extend Bush-era tax cuts that expire at the end of the year. Continue reading →

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AIG returns to debt markets after two-year hiatus (Reuters)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Business News

Reuters – Bailed-out insurer American International Group returned to the debt market on Tuesday after more than a two-year absence, offering a large premium to attract investors as it works to shed government support. Continue reading →

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Pack puts LB Chillar, TE Havner on injured reserve (AP)

Written on November 30, 2010 by Editor - Sports News

AP – The Green Bay Packers have placed linebacker Brandon Chillar and tight end Spencer Havner on season-ending injured reserve. Continue reading →

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