GOP leader asks Rangel to step aside as Ways and Means chairman during ethics inquirySeptember 4th, 2009 GOP leader asks Rangel to step asideWASHINGTON — Rep. Charles Rangel's disclosure of previously unreported assets sparked a new Republican demand Friday for the House Ways and Means chairman to relinquish his post while his conduct is investigated.
Family fortune helped fuel Sen. Kennedy's successful winning streak and forge liberal agendaAugust 30th, 2009 Fortune helped fuel Kennedy family legacy, agendaBOSTON — Sen. Edward Kennedy's family fortune not only fueled his brothers' presidential campaigns and his eight terms in the U.S.
Financial reports: Kennedy wealth in tens of millionsAugust 30th, 2009 Reports: Kennedy wealth tens of millionsAnnual federal financial disclosure forms give a glimpse into Sen. Edward Kennedy's wealth at the time of his death.
Former colleague who got loan from NJ gov candidate Christie resigns from US Attorney's officeAugust 26th, 2009 Prosecutor who got loan from NJ candidate resignsRINGWOOD, N.J. — A federal prosecutor who received a $46,000 loan from her boss — now the Republican candidate for New Jersey governor — has resigned.
NJ gov candidate Christie won't end loan to ex-colleague in US Attorney's officeAugust 25th, 2009 NJ gov candidate won't end loan to ex-colleagueRINGWOOD, N.J. — The Republican challenger in the New Jersey governor's race said Tuesday he won't ask a federal prosecutor to end the 10-year mortgage loan he took out for her even if he is elected governor.
Bankruptcy judge approves Dayton Superior disclosure statement; confirmation hearing setAugust 25th, 2009 Bankruptcy judge OKs Dayton Superior statementDAYTON, Ohio — Dayton Superior Corp., which makes products used in concrete construction, said a federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved the company's disclosure statement. The company said late Monday the order signed by U.S.
Clarification: Reid-Financial DisclosureJuly 24th, 2009 Clarification: Reid-Financial DisclosureWASHINGTON — In a story June 23, The Associated Press reported that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., filed 42 pages of amended disclosure reports for 2000 through 2006 providing a fuller accounting of a property deal in Nevada. The story quoted ethics experts who told the AP in 2006 that Reid's inaccurate accounting of transactions transferring title of his property to a limited liability corporation and the corporation's subsequent sale of the property in 2004 appeared to violate Senate ethics rules.
Reid files amended financial disclosure reports for 2000 through 2006July 24th, 2009 Reid amends disclosure reportsWASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid filed 42 pages worth of amended financial disclosure reports Thursday for the years 2000 through 2006 to more fully account for a land deal in Las Vegas and to more accurately reflect the value of some other properties he owns. Reid, D-Nev., had disclosed ownership of the Las Vegas property in his original disclosure reports, but he did not report that the title of the property had actually been transferred to a limited liability corporation called Patrick Lane LLC, which Reid had an ownership stake in.
No new voluntary disclosure scheme: PranabJuly 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The government is not considering a fresh disclosure scheme for unearthing hidden wealth even as talks are underway with Mauritius to ensure Indians are not able to park their ill-gotten wealth in the island nation, parliament was informed Tuesday. A committee was set up in 2004 and has made some recommendations but I am not enamoured with another disclosure scheme, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said during question hour in the Rajya Sabha.
Gretzky fights Glendale's effort to view his tax returns in Coyotes bankruptcy caseJuly 12th, 2009 Gretzky fights request to view his tax returnsPHOENIX — Lawyers for Phoenix Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky are trying to keep his personal finances out of the team's bankruptcy case. Responding to a motion by the City of Glendale to review Gretzky's income tax returns, Gretzky's attorneys argue that he is a California resident and is entitled to that state's privacy protections.
Execs of some bailed-out banks have kept use of corporate jets for personal use, WSJ saysJune 19th, 2009 Report: Some bailout banks hold on to jet perksNEW YORK — A number of executives of banks that received federal bailout money have continued to use corporate jets for personal use despite controversy over such perks, according to a report Friday. The Wall Street Journal said flight records show that executives at Regions Financial Corp., Bank of America Corp., Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Inc.
House members not immune from downturn, financial statements showJune 11th, 2009 House members' finances reflect downturnWASHINGTON — House members and their families suffered through investment losses like millions of Americans last year, a sampling of financial disclosure statements showed Wednesday. The economic downturn also sparked some cautionary moves.
INSIDE WASHINGTON: Open government has its limits when it comes to lawmakers' financesJune 10th, 2009 INSIDE WASHINGTON: Congress hedges on disclosureWASHINGTON — As the government spends billions bailing out cash-strapped businesses and homeowners, Americans might wonder whether their lawmakers are refinancing their own mortgages or benefiting from relief they backed. Good luck finding out.
Winning streak: An $8,283 casino jackpot, then Supreme Court nomination for SotomayorJune 5th, 2009 High roller for the high court: Sotomayor jackpotWASHINGTON — Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor hit a casino jackpot for more than $8,000 last year. Financial disclosure forms released Friday show the judge listed $8,283 in "jackpot game winning" on November 23.
Indian Bank launches wealth management advisory servicesFebruary 6th, 2009 CHENNAI - As a first step towards launching a portfolio management services subsidiary, the city-based Indian Bank launched wealth management advisory services to its high net worth clients, said a top official. 'As per a study done in 2007, around $250 billion investible surplus is available in India and this figure will go up to $1 trillion by 2012,' the bank's chairman and managing director M.S.