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Headlines Tell The Story (November 6 – 12, 2011)

Week Beginning November 6, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

CNN (11/07/2011)
Oklahoma’s Largest Quake in Decades Buckles Highway; Rattles Residents

Newsweek/Bloomberg.com (11/8/2011)
Fed Lowers Growth Outlook for Next Year, Sees 8.6% Unemployment

New York Times (11/09/2011)
U.N. Agency Says Iran Data Points to A-Bomb Work

Rueters (11/10/2011)
Alabama County Files Biggest Municipal Bankruptcy

Yahoo News (11/11/2011)
During World War I, France Built a Fake Paris to Fool Germany

Headlines Tell The Story (October 16 – 22, 2011)

Week Beginning October 16, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

CNN Money (10/17/2011)
Cain’s 9-9-9 Plan Draws a Powerful Foe

USA Today (10/18/2011)
Most Illegal Immigrants Deported Last Year Were Criminals

USA Today (10/19/2011)
Citi Will Pay $285 Million to Settle Mortgage Fraud Charges

Fox News (10/20/2011)
New Drugs Target Cystic Fibrosis

New York Times (10/21/2011)
U.S. Troops to Leave Iraq by Year’s End, Obama Says

UPI (10/22/2011)
GOP Slams Record U.S. Unemployment

Headlines Tell The Story (August 28 – September 3, 2011)

Week Beginning August 28, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

Wall Street Journal (08/29/2011)
Weakened Irene Rakes Coast
Mammoth, Slow-Moving Storm Leaves a Sprawling Trail of Damage Far Inland

Wall Street Journal (08/30/2011)
Irene’s Floods Prove Deadly As Water Continues to Rise

Wall Street Journal (08/31/2011)
Some Home Builders Run Out of Lifelines

Wall Street Journal (09/01/2011)
U.S. Sues to Stop AT&T Deal
Justice Department Says $39 Billion Purchase of T-Mobile Threatens Competition

Business Week (09/02/2011)
Sector Snap: Bank of America Leads Bank Selloff

Wall Street Journal (09/03/2011)
Job Growth Grinds to a Halt
Lack of Hiring in August Roils Financial Markets; Economic Gloom Ratchets Up Pressure on Obama

Headlines Tell The Story (August 07 – 13, 2011)

Week Beginning August 7, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

Wall Street Journal (08/08/2011)
Transcript of Obama’s Remarks on S&P Downgrade

Wall Street Journal (08/09/2011)
London Riots Intensify and Spread
Third Day of Unrest Spills Into Affluent Areas of Capital and at Least Three Other Cities, as Britons Debate Its Cause

Wall Street Journal (08/10/2011)
Common Ground? Recent Votes by ‘Super Committee’ Members

Wall Street Journal (08/11/2011)
Stocks Dive Again on Europe, Economy Fears
Dow Sheds Nearly 520 Points; Investors Flock to Bonds Despite Record Low Yields; Rumors Swirl of Weakness in France

Wall Street Journal (08/12/2011)
Stocks Swing Up in Wild Week
Volatility Record Set as Shares Fall, Then Rise, and Fall, Then Rise Again

Headlines Tell The Story (July 31 – August 06, 2011)

Week Beginning July 31, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

Wall Street Journal (08/01/2011)
Obama Releases Statement on Debt Deal

Wall Street Journal (08/02/2011)
Egyptians Turn on Liberal Protesters

Wall Street Journal (08/03/2011)
Deficit Battle Shifts to Panel

Wall Street Journal (08/04/2011)
Italy’s Woes Weigh on Europe
Prime Minister Resists Calls for New Measures, Anxiety Spreads Across Continent

Wall Street Journal (08/05/2011)
Economists React: Recession Averted?

Headlines Tell The Story (May 29 – June 4, 2011)

Week Beginning May 29, 2011 

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

Wall Street Journal (05/30/2011) 
 Germany to Forsake Its Nuclear Reactors  

Wall Street Journal (05/31/2011) 
Cyber Combat: Act of War 
Pentagon Sets Stage for U.S. to Respond to Computer Sabotage With Military Force 

Wall Street Journal (06/01/2011) 
Housing Imperils Recovery 
Home Prices Sink to 2002 Levels; Consumer Confidence Falls as Pessimism Grows 

Wall Street Journal (06/02/2011) 
Economic Outlook Darkens 
Markets Stumble as Factories, Hiring Slow Down; Biggest Drop in Stocks in a Year 

Wall Street Journal (06/03/2011) 
Rare Germ Drives Outbreak 

Wall Street Journal (06/04/2011) 
Job Market Loses Momentum 
U.S. Adds Just 54,000 Positions in May, as Unemployment Rate Ticks Up to 9.1%; Stocks Tumble 

Headlines Tell the Story (May 15 – 21, 2011)

Week Beginning May 15, 2011

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline.

Wall Street Journal (05/17/2011)
U.S. Balks at Pakistani Bills
Allies Clash on Payments for Terror War; 40% of Claims Rejected

Wall Street Journal (05/18/2011)
Pressure is Building On Jailed IMF Chief

Wall Street Journal (05/19/2011)
Oystermen Scrape Bottom
Mississippi Flooding Threatens Louisiana Industry Reeling from 2010 Oil Spill

Wall Street Journal (05/20/2011)
Obama’s Israel Surprise
President Issuues Clear Call for Talks on Palestinian State Based on Pre-1967 Borders

Wall Street Journal (05/21/2011)
Israeli Leader, Obama Clash
Netanyahu Delivers Rare Public Rebuke to U.S. President Over Proposal to Restart Peace Talks

Headlines Tell the Story (April 03 – 09, 2011)

Week Beginning April 3, 2011 

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline. 

 Wall Street Journal (4/04/2011) 
GOP Aim: Cut $4 Trillion 
Budget Plan Would Transform Medicare, Reset Budget Debate; Democrats Balk 

Wall Street Journal (4/05/2011) 
U.S. Reverses on 9/11 Trials 
Alleged Terror Plotter, Four Others to Face Military Tribunals as Obama Backtracks 

Wall Street Journal (4/05/2011) 
India Graduates Millions, But Too Few Are Fit to Hire 

Wall Street Journal (4/06/2011) 
The Japan Quake – Graphics 

Wall Street Journal (4/07/2011) 
Lawmakers May Still Get Paid in a Shutdown 

Wall Street Journal (4/08/2011) 
Dickering on Budget Goes Down to the Wire

Headlines Tell the Story (March 27 – April 02, 2011)

Week Beginning March 27, 2011 

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline. 

Wall Street Journal (3/28/2011) 
Fannie, Freddie Loans Deemed ‘Safe’ Under Mortgage Rules 

Wall Street Journal (3/29/2011) 
 Obama Defends Libya Fight 
President Says Massacre Prevented; Republicans Want Plan to Remove Gadhafi 

 Wall Street Journal (3/30/2011) 
 Tax Revenue Snaps Back 
States Book More Inflows but Face Tab for Higher Spending, End of Federal Funds 

Wall Street Journal (3/31/2011) 
Buffett Jolted as Aide Quits 
Sokol resigns After Stock Disclosure; Berkshire Succession Thrown Into Question 

Wall Street Journal (4/01/2011) 
Subprime Bonds Are Back 
As Economy Recovers, Long-Term Investors Willing to Take On More Risks

Headlines Tell the Story (March 20 – 26, 2011)

Week Beginning March 20, 2011 

At “Union of Americans” we offer a review of some of the previous week’s significant news. This is done by listing headlines of that week. If you would like to view an entire article, simply click on that headline. 

 Wall Street Journal (3/21/2011) 
Allies Press Libya Attacks 
Airstrikes Boos Rebel Forces; U.S. Lauds Efforts, but Some Partners Show Unease 

Wall Street Journal (3/22/2011) 
Insolvency Looms as States Drain U.S. Disability Fund 

Wall Street Journal (3/24/2011) 
Crises Scramble Fed’s Inflation Calculus 

Wall Street Journal (3/25/2011) 
A Nation of Dropouts Shakes Europe 

Wall Street Journal (3/26/2011) 
Syrian Regime Rocked by Protests 

Wall Street Journal (3/26/2011) 
Setback For Japan at Rogue Reactors