Freddie Mac has invested billions of dollars betting that U.S. homeowners won't be able to refinance their mortgages at today's lower rates, according to an investigation by NPR and ProPublica.
billions of dollarsFreddie Mac Betting Against Struggling HomeownersNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 01/30/2012 - 4:01am
Japanese Smoking Culture Proves Hard To Snuff OutNPR Programs: Morning Edition Mon, 01/02/2012 - 2:21am
Japan has long been a friendly place for smokers. Despite tens of billions of dollars in cigarette-related health costs and damages, anti-smoking initiatives have always had trouble gaining traction. NFL, NBA Face Tough Contract Bargaining SessionsNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 06/22/2011 - 4:32am
Billions of dollars are at stake this summer as the leagues for professional football and basketball try to negotiate new contracts with their players' unions. Tags:
IBM Turns 100: The Company That Reinvented ItselfNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 06/15/2011 - 10:01pm
IBM's computer technology put it on top for years, but its failure to recognize the personal computer revolution hurt it badly. House prepares to vote on $6B spending cut plan (AP)Ytop stories Fri, 04/15/2011 - 1:29am
AP - A bold but politically risky plan to cut billions of dollars from the federal budget is coming to a House vote, with insurgent Republicans rallying behind the idea of fundamentally reshaping the government's role in health care for the elderly and the poor. Possible deal in works as shutdown deadline nears (AP)Ytop stories Fri, 04/08/2011 - 8:11pm
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Banks Launch Stock Offers To Repay TarpNPR Programs: Morning Edition Wed, 06/03/2009 - 5:57am
The country's banks have sold billions of dollars in stock to raise capital and shore up their finances. Banks are under pressure to raise more capital before the government will allow them to repay the bailout money, also known as TARP funds. |
