Entries for September 2007
Report details money in Texas politicsSeptember 28, 2007
The Associated Press
Texas statewide and legislative candidates raised a combined $158 million for their 2006 campaigns, according to an extensive new study by a nonprofit group that tracks political fundraising.The online report “Money in PoliTex,”...
30-year rates rise for second year in a rowSeptember 28, 2007
by Martin Crutsinger
The Associated Press
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose for a second straight week, a sharp rebound after hitting a four-month low.Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6....
KBR is planning to diversifySeptember 28, 2007
by John Porretto
The Associated Press
KBR Inc., the former Halliburton subsidiary whose work for the U.S. military in Iraq has prompted congressional inquiries, plans to place greater emphasis on domestic industrial construction and other parts of ...
Report details money in Texas politicsSeptember 28, 2007
The Associated Press
Texas statewide and legislative candidates raised a combined $158 million for their 2006 campaigns, according to an extensive new study by a nonprofit group that tracks political fundraising.The online report “Money in PoliTex,”...
30-year rates rise for second year in a rowSeptember 28, 2007
by Martin Crutsinger
The Associated Press
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose for a second straight week, a sharp rebound after hitting a four-month low.Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6....