ANALYSIS: Frustrated small business owners among single-payer's biggest fans

By Wendell Potter

ANALYSIS: Small business owners among most enthusiastic about single-payer plan

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… 10 years earlier.In a Crain’s magazine survey of 300 small businesses in Michigan earlier this month, 24 percent said they had considered cancelling their g …"

"… licies in 2011, primarily because of rising premiums. Several employers in Michigan did drop coverage.Of those that decided to offer benefits for at least ano …"

Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "North Carolina":

"… rom a modest 12 percent with no fees at State Employees’ Credit Union in North Carolina to the high triple-digits loans sold by Mountain America. It has become a …"

"… edit unions have closed since 2009.Thomas Glatt, an industry consultant in North Carolina, said that his analysis of financial reports suggests that 700 mostly smal …"

As IRS crusades against Americans hiding money offshore, Latin American tax cheats flock to U.S. banks

By Michael Hudson

U.S. and its banks called "biggest tax haven" in world

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… ld's safest haven for global capital and investment,” Sen. Carl Levin, a Michigan Democrat who has led investigations of offshore tax havens, said in a lett …"

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Reform reading: Senator asks Fed for details of loans to rich investors, tax haven funds

By Julie Vorman

A roundup of news and commentary to help consumers monitor the transparency and accountability of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law....

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… about $885 billion in its emergency lending?Lack of sophistication led to Michigan bank collapseThe collapse of Michigan’s CF Bancorp, which will cost the …"

"… ending?Lack of sophistication led to Michigan bank collapseThe collapse of Michigan’s CF Bancorp, which will cost the federal deposit insurance fund $535.7 …"

Excluded groups want in on health information technology funding

By Kimberly Leonard

Economic stimulus package has $27 billion for health IT; excluded providers are fighting for a slice

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… unities, and rural health clinics. The Fix HIT Act, introduced in March by Michigan Democrat Debbie Stabenow on the Senate side and Illinois Republican Adam K …"

"… cluding the funds for HITECH. In February, Republican Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan introduced the Preserving Patients’ Choices Act, which specifically prop …"

Greenhouse cash

By Chris Hamby

Oil, gas and coal money favored Republican campaigns 4-to-1

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… their contributions were relatively small, totaling less than $1.8 million.Michigan Republican Fred Upton, who has introduced legislation that would bar the E …"

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Energy dollars fueled campaigns of Democrats who defected on EPA vote

By Chris Hamby

Energy cash fueled campaigns of Democrats defecting on EPA vote

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… es the average received by Democrats voting against the bill introduced by Michigan Republican Fred Upton, chairman of the energy and commerce committee, acco …"

GOP deficit-cutters eye health IT stimulus funds as Obama’s point man leaves

By Kimberly Leonard

Billions of unspent stimulus dollars slated for electronic health records are now a target for lawmakers searching the federal budget for cu

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… luding the funds from HITECH. In February, Republican Thaddeus McCotter of Michigan introduced the Preserving Patients’ Choices Act, which specifically prop …"

Fed loophole lets lenders keep using college logos to pitch student loans

By Cezary Podkul

Fed loophole lets lenders keep using college logos to pitch student loans

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… r said. That is what happened with Mike Palma, who graduated from Central Michigan University. In March 2007, while attending a school fair, he approached a …"

"… h labeled “University Financial Services,” which was draped in Central Michigan’s maroon and gold colors and staffed by sales representatives wearing th …"

Buyer beware

By David Heath

New consumer agency powerless against dishonest auto lending practices

Excerpts from this story referencing "Michigan":

"… ts involving police being summon by dealers in yo-yos have been brought in Michigan and Maryland.Although Norman police now say the initial report was incompl …"

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