Obama listed goals in letters to federal workers
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Before he was elected as the incoming U.S. president, Barack Obama spelled out his goals for change at seven government agencies in letters to federal workers, the Washington Post reported on Monday.
Holiday shoppers picking cash over credit: survey
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Fewer U.S. shoppers plan to use credit cards to buy gifts this holiday season and the majority of them have yet to complete their gift buying, according to a new survey from the world’s largest retail trade association.
Recession hits Japan, IMF needs more money
LONDON (Reuters) - Japan became the latest major economy to fall into recession Monday with France close behind, and the IMF said it needed at least $100 billion to fight the billowing economic crisis enveloping the world.
