Jim Puzzanghera – Page 7

Greg Martin, a GM spokesman, reiterated that company officials "deeply regret the circumstances that led to the recall" and would cooperate fully with NHTSA and Congress "to help get them a better understanding of the facts." Above, GM headquarters in Detroit.

‘Pattern’ of problems seen in GM cars, but regulators declined to act

June 17, 2018 at 3:24 p.m.

WASHINGTON — Federal regulators twice declined to investigate faulty ignition switches in General Motors Co. cars that led to 13 deaths — even though one official found "a pattern" of...

Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet L. Yellen, center, poses during the official group photo at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in Sydney, Australia.

Most business economists say Fed bond-buying has helped recovery

June 18, 2018 at 9:56 a.m.

WASHINGTON -- Most business economists believe the Federal Reserve's controversial bond-buying stimulus program has helped boost the recovery, but differ on the effects of the healthcare reform law and other...

An appeals court has thrown out the FCC's 'net neutrality' rules on Internet traffic.

‘Net neutrality’ ruling could be costly for consumers, advocates say

March 28, 2019 at 6:38 p.m.

A federal appeals court swept aside government regulations designed to ensure equal access to the Internet, raising the prospects of higher fees for consumers and more barriers for start-ups seeking...

FCC recommends cross-ownership waivers for Tribune Co.

September 6, 2018 at 12:27 p.m.

The staff of the Federal Communications Commission has recommended that the agency grant Tribune Co. waivers of so-called media ownership rules, paving the way for the company to emerge from...

Mortgage debt relief may bring new pain: a tax bill

May 23, 2019 at 9:16 a.m.

Struggling homeowners who obtain reductions in their mortgage debt face a new obstacle starting next year — a bill for taxes on that aid. A special exemption of as much...

Bankruptcy judge signals approval of Tribune Co. restructuring plan

December 24, 2018 at 10:52 a.m.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey signaled Wednesday that he will file an opinion by the end of this week confirming a plan to restructureTribune Co. and end the Chicago-based media...

Red flags on reverse mortgages

December 24, 2018 at 9:07 a.m.

As some older Americans try to improve their finances by tapping home equity through reverse mortgages, many are at risk of ending up in a worse situation because of confusion...

Judge signals he’ll OK Tribune Co. reorganization plan

December 24, 2018 at 9:10 a.m.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kevin Carey signaled Wednesday that he will file an opinion by the end of this week confirming a plan to restructureTribune Co. and end the Chicago-based media...

Analysts: Tarnished JPMorgan still not a bad bet

December 24, 2018 at 3:07 a.m.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its chief executive, former Chicagoan Jamie Dimon, came out of the financial crisis relatively unscathed, even helping to control the damage by acquiring Bear Stearns...

More consumers feel financially insecure, poll finds

December 23, 2018 at 9:18 p.m.

Despite recent signs of improvement in the economy, more consumers feel financially insecure than they did a year ago — in large part because of their lack of savings to...

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