CFPB records fewer complaints in early days of US government shutdown

Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Count of complaints by company recorded so far during the US Government shutdown Image: Laura Hale. Unlike some parts of the US Federal Government, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has been open during the federal government shutdown and recording a record-low number of complaints submitted by consumers against mortgage companies, […]

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US stock markets soar after bailout plan

Monday, March 23, 2009 A logarithmic graph of the Dow Jones Industrial Average from January 2000 to December 2008. United States stock markets surged on Monday, following an announcement by the government to give another bailout to the banks. All three major stock indexes posted gains of about seven percent at the closing bell. Part […]

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A portrait of Scotland: Gallery reopens after £17.6 million renovation

Thursday, December 1, 2011 View from first floor into Grand Hall, with Burns’ statue from the Calton Hill Monument. Image: Brian McNeil. Today saw Edinburgh’s Scottish National Portrait Gallery reopen following a two-and-a-half-year, £17.6m (US$27.4m) refurbishment. Conversion of office and storage areas sees 60% more space available for displays, and the world’s first purpose-built portrait […]

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