Freddie Mac receives additional $6.1 billion from government to help offset its liabilities

NEW YORK — Battered mortgage giant Freddie Mac received $6.1 billion in new funds from the Treasury Department to help offset its mounting liabilities, according to a regulatory filing submitted Wednesday.

Dollar climbs as Fed says recession easing, inflation not a threat; leaves rate at record low

NEW YORK — The dollar climbed Wednesday after the Federal Reserve left its key bank lending rate at a record low and said the recession is easing but economic weakness will keep a lid on inflation.

Analysts say a government-run GMAC could give GM, Chrysler a big leg up on competitors

DETROIT — With the federal government almost certain to take control of GMAC Financial Services, analysts suggest it could become a loan machine that gives General Motors and Chrysler a huge advantage over their competitors.

Attorney who served in Clinton administration found dead in apparent suicide in DC law firm

WASHINGTON — An attorney who served in the Clinton administration was found dead Thursday in an apparent suicide at his Washington law office.

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