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Dancing around legislative language

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (UPI) -- Some say it's a "tax," while others say it's a "penalty." U.S. President Barack Obama, during a blustery exchange with ABC's George Stephanopoulos, insisted it was a "responsibility." And U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe has proposed calling it a "defined minimum contribution."

'Concrete steps' to stop driver texting

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Washington plans to formulate "concrete steps" to stop people from texting and talking on cell phones while driving, the U.S. transportation secretary said.

Judge's orders end to warranty robocalls

CHICAGO, May 16 (UPI) -- Three U.S. telemarketing firms accused of making misleading "robocalls" about expiring car warranties must stop the practice, a court says.

Democrats to push earmark overhaul

WASHINGTON, March 8 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., said Sunday that Democratic leaders will propose an overhaul to the way congressional earmarks are handled in spending bills.

Carrots, sticks and money for homeowners

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to help homeowners may include subsidies to lower mortgage payments matched with a bank's contribution, sources said.

Green car future requires profits, too

DETROIT, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- A green future for car companies is a clash between green, meaning profits, and green meaning environmentally progressive, an analyst said.

NYC to help ailing 'mom & pop' businesses

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UPI) -- New York City's "mom and pop" business owners are facing a crisis as bank loans dry up and customer spending evaporates, officials say.

Critics warn of bailout feeding frenzy

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Expanding the recipients of U.S. financial bailout funds to include regional banks, automakers and others could produce a chaotic feeding frenzy, critics say.

Schumer, Kyl expect bailout agreement

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said Sunday taxpayers would be protected if the federal government receives warrants to buy equity in companies selling off assets.

Iraq cancels six no-bid oil deals

BAGHDAD, Sept. 11 (UPI) -- The Iraqi government said it has canceled six oil contracts with foreign companies that were awarded in June in a no-bid arrangement.

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