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Data show private sector caused crisis
WASHINGTON . As the economy worsens and Election Day approaches, a conservative campaign that blames the global financial crisis on a government push to make housing more affordable to lower-class Americans has taken off on talk radio and e-mail. Commentators say that's what triggered the stock ... more »
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WASHINGTON . As the economy worsens and Election Day approaches, a conservative campaign that blames the global financial crisis on a government push to make housing more affordable to lower-class Americans has taken off on talk radio and e-mail. Commentators say that's what triggered the stock ... more »
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GM-Chrysler deal has analysts skeptical
DETROIT . For General Motors Corp. to acquire Chrysler LLC and all of its warts, GM would have to get desperately needed cash. Lots of it, industry analysts say. With both automakers struggling to survive amid slumping sales, a slowing global economy and an unprecedented credit crunch, it's unc ... more »
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DETROIT . For General Motors Corp. to acquire Chrysler LLC and all of its warts, GM would have to get desperately needed cash. Lots of it, industry analysts say. With both automakers struggling to survive amid slumping sales, a slowing global economy and an unprecedented credit crunch, it's unc ... more »
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White House abandons old rescue plan
WASHINGTON . As international leaders gathered here on Saturday to grapple with the global financial crisis, the Bush administration embarked on an overhaul of its own strategy for rescuing the foundering financial system. Two weeks after persuading Congress to let it spend $700 billion to buy distr ... more »
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WASHINGTON . As international leaders gathered here on Saturday to grapple with the global financial crisis, the Bush administration embarked on an overhaul of its own strategy for rescuing the foundering financial system. Two weeks after persuading Congress to let it spend $700 billion to buy distr ... more »
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Accounts differ over how old oak was nearly cut down
The owner of the Four Points Sheraton and the owner of Bailey's Tree Service disagree over how a large old oak tree behind the hotel came close to being destroyed. Robert Bailey said his wife took a call from someone at the hotel asking for an estimate to remove the tree. He said he looked at t ... more »
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The owner of the Four Points Sheraton and the owner of Bailey's Tree Service disagree over how a large old oak tree behind the hotel came close to being destroyed. Robert Bailey said his wife took a call from someone at the hotel asking for an estimate to remove the tree. He said he looked at t ... more »
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UK to test drug for low female sex drive
A small number of Kentucky women who are distressed about their lack of sexual desire may be able to help a drug company prove that it has a woman's answer to Viagra. A medication called LibiGel is being tested at the University of Kentucky and other places around the country on women who have ... more »
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A small number of Kentucky women who are distressed about their lack of sexual desire may be able to help a drug company prove that it has a woman's answer to Viagra. A medication called LibiGel is being tested at the University of Kentucky and other places around the country on women who have ... more »
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Lexington seeks to protect its oldest trees
One big tree is on the north side of town, one on the south side. Both have stood their ground for perhaps three centuries, since long before there was a Lexington. In the last several weeks, the two "pre-settlement" bur oaks have been threatened by chain saws and bulldozers. The north sid ... more »
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One big tree is on the north side of town, one on the south side. Both have stood their ground for perhaps three centuries, since long before there was a Lexington. In the last several weeks, the two "pre-settlement" bur oaks have been threatened by chain saws and bulldozers. The north sid ... more »
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This is only a test
Being a firefighter is tough work. That was the lesson learned at Beaumont Centre Family YMCA Saturday, where adults could take the same skills and fitness tests required of Lexington firefighters. More than a little sweat was produced by those lugging a 75-pound vest and dragging heavy hoses. For t ... more »
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Being a firefighter is tough work. That was the lesson learned at Beaumont Centre Family YMCA Saturday, where adults could take the same skills and fitness tests required of Lexington firefighters. More than a little sweat was produced by those lugging a 75-pound vest and dragging heavy hoses. For t ... more »
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On The Agenda Meetings of general interest scheduled for this week
FAYETTE COUNTY Tuesday: Urban County Council intergovernmental committee, 1 p.m., council chambers, Urban County Government Center, 200 East Main Street. . Council work session, 3 p.m., council chambers, Urban County Government Center, 200 East Main Street. Wednesday: LexTran board meeting, 6:30 p.m ... more »
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FAYETTE COUNTY Tuesday: Urban County Council intergovernmental committee, 1 p.m., council chambers, Urban County Government Center, 200 East Main Street. . Council work session, 3 p.m., council chambers, Urban County Government Center, 200 East Main Street. Wednesday: LexTran board meeting, 6:30 p.m ... more »
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Ike's wind made a mess of cemetery
LOUISVILLE . The windstorm that tore through Louisville last month did more than inconvenience the living. It damaged trees and battered century-old marble monuments to the dead in one of the country's largest cemeteries. Cave Hill Cemetery superintendent Lee Squires said about 400 trees were d ... more »
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LOUISVILLE . The windstorm that tore through Louisville last month did more than inconvenience the living. It damaged trees and battered century-old marble monuments to the dead in one of the country's largest cemeteries. Cave Hill Cemetery superintendent Lee Squires said about 400 trees were d ... more »
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McConnell calls bailout vote right
RUSSELLVILLE . U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said his vote for a $700 billion bailout of the nation's financial system shouldn't be considered a political liability even as the issue has become a major theme of his re-election race. "It's not fair to paint this as some kind of fatal ... more »
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RUSSELLVILLE . U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said his vote for a $700 billion bailout of the nation's financial system shouldn't be considered a political liability even as the issue has become a major theme of his re-election race. "It's not fair to paint this as some kind of fatal ... more »
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