Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

By Ben Hallman

Credit unions remake themselves in image of payday lenders

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… re typically, credit unions aim to at least break even on their loans. In Ohio and Michigan, about 50 credit unions have banded together and collect annu …"

"… Douglas Fecher, the president of Wright-Patt Credit Union in Dayton, Ohio said that annualized interest rates are not the best way to gauge short-te …"

Fights over tribal payday lenders show challenges of financial reform

By Michael Hudson and David Heath

High-interest payday lenders are teaming up with Native Americans to shield their online businesses from lawsuits and consumer-lending regul

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… a “high priority” for the agency. During a recent fact-finding trip to Ohio, Warren said families need access to small-dollar loans for emergencies, b …"

"… t spending money to influence voters and lawmakers. In 2008 in Arizona and Ohio, the industry invested $30 million pushing unsuccessful ballot measures th …"

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 "Ohio":

"… y’s $14 trillion debt. In January, Republican House member Jim Jordan of Ohio introduced the Spending Reduction Act, which proposes — among other cuts …"

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A more likely nuclear nightmare

By Susan Q. Stranahan

A more probable nuclear power threat than quake or tsunami: recurring fires

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"… Added Pace, whose company owns the Davis-Besse and Perry nuclear plants in Ohio, as well as Beaver Valley Power Station in Pennsylvania: “I believe we …"

Fact Watch: Playing politics with gasoline prices; both parties make questionable claims

By FactCheck.Org

Democrats and Republicans both demagogue the gasoline price issue

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… dependence." In a press release attacking Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio on the day after the Senate vote, the National Republican Senatorial Commi …"

"… instead of working to expand domestic production and lower fuel costs for Ohio’s families and job creators, Brown and the liberal wing of the Democrat …"

Green bundler with the golden touch

By Ronnie Greene and Matthew Mosk

Investor Steve Westly straddles the worlds of venture capital, presidential fundraising and government advising

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… m the car program have expressed similar frustration, James Taylor, CEO of Ohio’s Amp Electric Vehicles, said in a Q & A last week on Edmunds.com. …"

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Greenhouse cash

By Chris Hamby

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

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"… 2010 from the fossil fuel industries.  House Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican, took in about $258,000 during the same time.In the U.S. Senate …"

IMPACT: In Philadelphia, plea for safer alternative at refinery

By Jim Morris

IMPACT: No harm from clouds of toxic acid, refiner says — to skepticism

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… aks have been reported this year at the Marathon Oil refineries in Canton, Ohio, and Texas City, Texas.Much of the discussion Thursday centered on the via …"

Boiler rooms, foreclosure mills: The story of America’s mortgage industry

By Michael Hudson

The news about the nation’s foreclosure scandal has been coming fast and furious, driven by tales of backdated documents, false affidavits a

Excerpts from this story referencing "Ohio":

"… ast seven states are investigating questionable foreclosures.On Wednesday, Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray sued Ally Financial Inc. and its GMAC Mor …"

"… lse court documents in an effort to “increase its profits at the expense Ohio consumers and Ohio’s system of justice.” Cordray called the alleged mi …"

"… in an effort to “increase its profits at the expense Ohio consumers and Ohio’s system of justice.” Cordray called the alleged misconduct the “tip …"

"… nke to investigate.A spokesman for House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio says “it is imperative that we get all of the facts about this situation …"

Campaign cash: The independent fundraising gold rush since 'Citizens United' ruling

By Peter H. Stone

For many powerful GOP operatives and allied fundraisers, the luncheon last April felt like one part reunion and one part strategy summit for

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"… Congressional candidates in battleground states such as Colorado, Nevada, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Some have likened their effort to a shadow GOP.For Gill …"

"… ozen House races in such key states as California, Florida, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The strategy, Miller says, is to focus on “cluster st …"

"… s with a major focus on Senate contests in Colorado, Missouri, Nevada, and Ohio, Law says. Further, both groups will also run ads to assist a dozen to two …"

"… ing one for former Rep. Rob Portman, who is making a bid for the Senate in Ohio, and it “will be doing more express advocacy going forward,” says Law, …"

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