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Chrysler lenders plan debt offer: report

Chrysler's creditors plan to make a counteroffer to the U.S. Treasury this week, in which they might ask for equity in a firm combining Chrysler with potential partner Fiat SpA in exchange for concessions, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.

Obama to tap Fannie Mae CEO to head TARP: source

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The Obama administration is expected to name Fannie Mae Chief Executive Herb Allison to head the U.S. government's $700 billion financial rescue program, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.

Obama recovery plan working

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On Monday President Barack Obama said he believes his economic stimulus plan is beginning show fruits and more than 2000 transportation infrastructure projects have received approval.
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Obama to tap Fannie Mae CEO to head TARP: report

President Barack Obama is expected to tap Fannie Mae Chief Executive Herb Allison to head the U.S. government's $700 billion financial rescue program, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Browner, Markey, Waxman push for energy bill approval at forum

President Barack Obama's energy czarina Carol Browner urged on Monday during an energy conference at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, for Congress to pass an energy bill stating that the U.S. needs to become the world's leader in clean energy production and delay the rate of climate change.
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GM shares slump as bankruptcy fear grows

General Motors Corp shares plunged 16 percent on Monday as traders shed positions out of fear the U.S. government will push the automaker into a bankruptcy that could wipe out existing equity.
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Clinton to visit Haiti, Dominican Republic

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visits Haiti on Thursday to talk about how to promote stability in the Western hemisphere's poorest nation despite its long history of violence and political unrest.
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GE led wind energy industry with top 2008 turbine sales

General Electric Co. was a leader provider of wind turbines to such energy market in 2008 in the United States with a big margin, followed by Vestas Wind Systems, Siemens and Suzlon and Gamesa far behind, the American Wind Energy Association reported.
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MetLife won't take TARP money, eyes stress test

MetLife , the largest U.S. life insurer, on Monday said it will not take money from the government's $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, saying it already has sufficient capital.
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Marriott makes newspapers optional for guests

Many U.S. hotel chains like to offer USA Today, The Wall Street Journal or their local newspaper as a courtesy to guests. Marriott International Inc will offer a different courtesy: no paper at all.
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Obama eases business restrictions with Cuba

President Barack Obama on Monday eased the way for U.S. telecommunications firms to do business with Cuba and relaxed some other restrictions on the communist-ruled island, opening a crack in a decades-old U.S. embargo.
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U.N. demands enforcement of North Korea sanctions

The Security Council on Monday unanimously condemned North Korea's long-range rocket launch nearly two weeks ago as contravening a U.N. ban, and demanded enforcement of existing sanctions against Pyongyang.
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MetLife won't take TARP money

MetLife Inc , one of the largest U.S. life insurers, on Monday said it will not take money from the government's $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program, saying it already has sufficient capital.
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SPX Corp shares fall after profit view

Diversified U.S. manufacturer SPX Corp slashed its 2009 profit forecast by about 18 percent, warning that it expects revenue to be weaker than forecast as a global downturn hurts demand for its products.
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Oil falls 4 percent after IEA cuts demand view

Oil fell more than 4 percent on Monday after the International Energy Agency slashed its forecast for oil demand, offsetting the impact of data showing Chinese crude imports rose to their second highest level ever.
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Fed purchases $7.37 Billion in Treasuries

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York purchased $7.37 billion of treasuries maturing between 2011 and 2012 Monday, as part of the central bank's efforts to reduce lending rates and help the world's largest economy out of recession.

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