Saturday, 26 September 2009

'U.S. knew of secret Iranian nuclear plant for years': 

The United States has known for years of the existence of a secret Iranian nuclear enrichment facility, a senior U.S. official stated Friday.

Obama to continue "preventive detention" 

President Obama will continue to detain Terrorism suspects without charges under the current system (the one used by Bush/Cheney as well):

Banks Fight to Kill Proposed Consumer Protection Agency: 

The Chamber said it's spending about $2 million on ads, educational efforts and a grassroots campaign to kill the agency. It said that the grassroots effort has led to more than 23,000 letters sent to Congress to date.

Russian carmaker to cut 27,600 jobs: Avtovaz, Russia's largest carmaker, has announced it will cut 27,600 jobs, more than one quarter of its workforce, as it struggles with spiralling losses.

Government Watchdog: 'Extremely Unlikely' Taxpayers Will Recoup TARP Money: The controversial $700 billion bailout program has helped avert the collapse of the financial system, but the chances of taxpa