Goldman to improve disclosure
Goldman Sachs Group Inc , responding to pressure from shareholders, regulators and others, said it will disclose more information about how it makes money.
What Is Net Neutrality? What Does This Mean To You?
For the past several months, we have been hearing this term known as “Net Neutrality”. What is it all about? Many people still aren’t exactly aware of this new jargon over which companies and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States are locking horns with each other.
FCC Releases Text Of Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has released the text of its orders for the Internet.
Obama defends tax deal, says long battle averted
President Barack Obama defended his compromise with Republicans on extending tax cuts for wealthier Americans, saying it was urgent to keep millions of Americans from losing unemployment insurance payments.
Tax plan increases deficit, group says
With a deal announced between the Obama administration and Congressional Republicans to extend the Bush-era tax cuts for everyone, including the nation's most wealthy, and to extend unemployment insurance for millions of out-of-work Americans, at least one organization concerned with the nation's finances is reminding everyone that such bargains are no bargain for the burgeoning national debt.
Brazil modifies energy regulations to give state more control over offshore oil properties
The lower house of Brazil's Congress has amended laws related to the nation’s oil industry which may lead to accelerated development of its vast offshore oil fields.
Risk from 'don't ask' repeal low, says U.S. military report
A U.S. military report issued Tuesday found the risk of repealing the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy to overall military effectiveness is low.
U.S. govt. to release report on DADT today
The U.S. Department of Defense is scheduled to release on Tuesday its research findings and report examining the effects of repealing the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy.
China to revise price manipulation penalties to tame inflation
China has said it will revise penalties on price manipulations, stepping up its measures to tackle inflation.
Road ahead turns bumpy for Wikileaks founder Assange
You only live once, why not do something worthwhile? says Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
UK to phase in new pension scheme
The U.K. government is implementing a new workplace pension scheme that will help the low-to-moderate earners and employers.
Sanford airport wants to opt out of body screening rules
The Orlando Sanford International Airport has decided to opt out of the Trasnportation Authority's (TSA) new screening measures and go for one of the five private screening companies, instead.
U.S. FDA proposes gory warning labels on cigarette packs
The next time you decide to light up a smoke, you may be greeted by an image of a cancer patient or even worse, a corpse, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) decision to put graphical warning labels on cigarette packs.