Share the wealth 11/22/2008

US seeks 300 billion dlrs from Gulf states

Connecticut, New York and New Jersey seek federal aid for laid-off financial workers

The governors of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey are asking the federal government for a $48.2 million emergency grant to help thousands of financial industry workers who are losing their jobs.

Shares Falling, Citigroup Talks to Government

Feds buy $525 million in Associated Banc-Corp stock

Still sharing the wealth

Still more share the wealth

Share the Wealth IX – Facing Shortfalls, States Seek Financial Help From Washington

Share the Wealth X – Federal money tempts community banks

Share the Wealth XI – Public officials compile extensive wish lists for Obama administration

If you’ve been elected to something somewhere in California, you’re probably writing a wish list for President-elect Barack Obama.

Share the Wealth XII – Paulson resists Democrats’ call to rescue homeowners

Share the Wealth XIII –Pinnacle wants a piece of the TARP

The largest bank based in Nashville this morning said it has asked to take part in the U.S. Treasury’s program to shore up banks’ capital.

Share the Wealth XIII – Governor seeks power to stanch red ink

With the economy reeling, Gov. Rod Blagojevich proposed Tuesday to address Illinois’ multibillion-dollar deficit by asking state lawmakers to give him more power and for federal lawmakers to send more money.

Sharing more of the wealth

Share the Wealth V – Facing Shortfalls, States Seek Financial Help From Washington

Share the Wealth VI – New York Budget Gaps Threaten Broader Economy

Share the Wealth VII – Most College Presidents’ Pay Climbing

Share the Wealth VIII – Flush with money, eager Chinese students flock to U.S.

Share the wealth

Share the Wealth I –M&I sells stock to Feds

Share the Wealth II – Rail coalition calls for $1.4 billion in federal stimulus

Share the Wealth III – Source: Paulson Tells Congress Obama Will Control Half of Bailout Funds

Share the Wealth IV – Democrats Draft Aid for Auto Industry, Jobless Workers

Consumers close their wallets – Retailers brace for poor holiday sales.

Treasury bills fall to record lows at auction – Investors flock to the safety of government bills.

Before my left-of-center friends point it out, the Republican administration and Republican controlled Congress were just as involved in sharing the wealth.