Bush plays down bailout prospects for GM and Ford
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President George W. Bush of the United States has announced that he would not be pleased if Ford Motor Co. and General Motors Corp. looked for a government financial bailout. The struggling automobile companies may seek bankruptcy protection amidst plant closings and layoffs.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2006
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U.S. government may run deficit of $480 billion
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The U.S. could see a budget deficit of $480 billion (441.12 billion euros) in the next fiscal year. The U.S. Congressional Budget Office said that the country will continue to have a budget deficit for the majority of the next ten years.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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Fannie criminal probe is launched: Justice Department action follows regulator's report on possible fraud
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Fannie Mae is facing an investigation into alleged corporate fraud. The mortgage company is accused of manipulating its accounting and misleading regulators.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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