Posts Tagged ‘Provision’
More Goodies for GE from Boxer-Kerry Cap and Tax Bill
This comes as no surprise. Democrats love some businesses – those they take over and those that shill for them. Via The Corner : Sen. Barbara Boxer’s climate bill set to be released today contains a provision that will compensate General Electric quite nicely for its lobbying and media efforts promoting climate legislation. Section 821(c) requires that, by December 12, 2012, the EPA set standards for greenhouse gas emissions from “new aircraft and new engines used in new aircraft.” G
FCC boss tackling broadband shortfall and mobile competition
The new head of the Federal Communications Commission says broadband provision will be the agency’s top priority under his leadership. He also confirmed the commission will examine exclusivity agreements with cellphone handsets. Julius Genachowski ( pictured ), who had not previously served as a commissioner, took office as chairman on 29 June. He’s now given his first major round of interviews laying out his plans. He told the MercuryNews , which serves Silicon Valley, that though mobile t
A Cautious Tone for Deutsche Bank
“Deutsche Bank, Germany’s biggest bank, says second quarter profit rose 68%, beating estimates. Net income rose $1.55 billion, this is a huge however, the bank has been forced to increase its provision for bad loans to $1.4 billion. Deutsche Bank is posting second straight quarterly profit after reporting its first annual loss in 50 years. Those bad loans provisions spooking the market. Deutsche Bank stock down 9% and that is the latest in Europe.” Fox Business Money for Breakfast 7/28/2009
The Terri Shiavo provision in Obamacare July 22 2009
Filed under Issues - Health by LisaMossie Here’s why liberals fought so hard for Terri Shiavo’s “right to die”—they were paving the way for this important provision in Obamacare:Jack Fowler:How do you say “Logan’s Run” in Congressional-se? Here’s the (incredibly long) section of the House Dem health-care bill that requires “Older Americans” (not for long!) to get counseled every five years. Up for play are matters such as “the use of artificially administered nutrition and hydration.” Must admi