Highlights
A collection of news and information related to Edolphus Towns published by this site and its partners.
Displaying items 1-9 of 9
» View wsbtradio.com items only
-
House Ethics Committee finds no violations in Countrywide VIP probe
WASHINGTON -- The House Ethics Committee has found no rules violations by lawmakers and staffers who used a VIP loan program from Countrywide Financial Corp. saying the allegations of special treatment fell outside the panel's jurisdiction. The...
Tags: Justice System, Religion and Belief, U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Values, Economy, Business and Finance
-
4 House members got Countrywide VIP loans, Rep. Darrell Issa says [Updated]
Money & CompanyCountrywide VIP loans: Four current House members received Countrywide VIP loans, Rep. Darrell Issa told the House Ethics committee.... -
Local Auto Repair Shops Supporting "Right To Repair" Act
![A battle brewing in the auto industry is pitting car manufacturers against independent auto repair shops. The "Right to Repair Act" is at the center of the debate.](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-07/63586772-28154537-187105.jpeg "A battle brewing in the auto industry is pitting car manufacturers against independent auto repair shops. The "Right to Repair Act\" is at the center of the debate.")
Staff ReporterA battle brewing in the auto industry is pitting car manufacturers against independent auto repair shops. The "Right to Repair Act" is at the center of the debate. The "Right to Repair Act" would force auto manufacturers to give independent repair...Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Politics, Laws, Pennsylvania, Vehicles
-
AIG shares soar on hopes for easing of bailout terms
Money & CompanySpeculators are stoking another big run in American International Group shares today, on word that former Chief Executive Hank Greenberg???s ideas for restructuring the U.S. rescue of the firm will get another hearing. From Bloomberg News: Rep. Edolphus... -
Wall Street bonuses: where's the outrage?
Top of the TicketExcept for Michael Moore, whose new movie posits that capitalism is one big Ponzi scheme, the news Wednesday that banks are thriving and that Wall Street analysts are in line for big bonuses this year seemed to land with all...... -
Should Mechanics Have a 'Right to Repair?'
KickingTiresAs automotive technology advances and becomes more specialized, some independent mechanics feel as if automakers are trying to monopolize repair services at their dealerships. This has led to congressional action in the form of the Right to Repair Act....Tags: AutoZone Incorporated, Jiffy Lube International, Inc., Vehicles, Automotive Equipment
-
Bill would limit NHTSA officials’ moves to auto industry
Money & CompanyThe U.S. Senate will consider new legislation aimed at limiting federal auto safety officials from working for the automakers they regulate, the first in what is expected to be a series of bills provoked by Toyota Motor Corp.’s sudden acceleration...... -
10th District: Edolphus Towns
Edolphus "Ed" Towns, a former social worker and community activist in Brooklyn, New York, is a 13-term veteran in the House, where he serves on both the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Towns...Tags: New York, Clinton Hill, Bedford (Bronx, New York), Mill Basin, September 11, 2001 Attacks
-
Players balk on steroid use
Los Angeles Times Staff WritersPutting the integrity of the national pastime under a harsh spotlight, a House committee questioned a panel of superstars Thursday about steroids in baseball, eliciting sharp denials from several -- and in the case of retired home run legend Mark McGwire,...Tags: Crimes, Curt Schilling, Rafael Palmeiro, Government, Steroids
Dec 28, 2012
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Dec 19, 2011
| Los Angeles Times
Jul 28, 2011
|Story| WPMT-LTV
Sep 21, 2009
| Los Angeles Times
Oct 15, 2009
| Los Angeles Times
Dec 31, 2009
|Blog| Cars.com
Apr 28, 2010
| Los Angeles Times
Nov 5, 2008
|Story| WPIX-LTV
Mar 18, 2005
|Story| Los Angeles Times
Original site for Edolphus Towns topic gallery.