New Government Incentives May Be Needed to Renew Green Development
President-elect Barack Obama said yesterday that he wanted to double the production of alternative energy over the next three years, a goal that will probably require a new set of government incentives for the capital-intensive solar and wind industries.

On economy, Obama puts his trust in government
The president-elect, unlike Reagan, says Washington is the solution. His economic stimulus plan may be just the beginning. Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Democrat Bill Clinton proclaimed in a State of the Union speech 13 years ago that "the era of big government is over." ...

German Bank Gets More Money From Government
The government took a quarter stake in Commerzbank as it stepped up efforts to stabilize the financial system and consolidate one of Europe?s most fragmented banking landscapes.

European Government Bonds Advance on Signs Slump Is Deepening
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- European government bonds rose for a second day before a report likely to show retail sales in the region fell for a sixth month, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates to head off a deepening recession.

European Government Bonds May Gain on Signs Slump Is Deepening
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- European government bonds may rise for a second day before a report likely to show retail sales in the region fell for a sixth month, strengthening the case for a cut in interest rates to head off a deepening recession.

ANZ Raises A$3.3 Billion From Government-Backed Bonds (Update2)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. , Australia?s fourth-biggest bank, borrowed A$3.3 billion ($2.3 billion) in its first sale of local currency bonds guaranteed by the government.

ANZ Raises A$2.6 Billion From Government-Backed Bonds (Update1)
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. , Australia?s fourth-biggest bank, borrowed A$2.6 Billion ($1.8 billion) in its first sale of local currency bonds guaranteed by the Australian government.

ANZ Raises A$2.6 Billion From Sale of Government-Backed Bonds
Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. , Australia?s fourth-biggest bank, sold A$2.6 Billion ($1.8 billion) of bonds guaranteed by the Australian government, three people involved in the matter said.

Elevating Government
Like FDR, Unlike Reagan, Obama Sees Washington As Transformative Agent Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Democrat Bill Clinton proclaimed in a State of the Union speech 13 years ago that "the era of big government is over."

To Obama, solution lies in government
President-elect sees Washington as key to economic progress Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." Democrat Bill Clinton proclaimed in a State of the Union speech 13 years ago that "the era of big government is over."

Early pension payment for government retirees
Government retirees will receive their pension payment early this month in view of the Chinese New Year celebration which falls on Jan 26. The Public Service Department (PSD), in a statement issued here today, said those with pension warrants dated Jan 16-31 could cash them from Jan 15.

Anti-government editor shot, killed
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 (UPI) -- The shooting death of an anti-government newspaper editor in Sri Lanka is the latest in a string of attacks on such journalists, an advocacy group said.

Government on track despite opposition
The Democrat-led government has survived a major scare and is moving forward with more confidence to address economic crisis and to host the Asean Summit.

Obama Plan for Government Insurance Criticized by GOP (Update2)
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Barack Obama?s plan to have new government health insurance compete with private coverage drew Republican fire at a nomination hearing for Thomas A. Daschle to run the Health and Human Services Department.

Obama's Vision: Only Government Can End Economic Woes
FAIRFAX, Va. ? Republican Ronald Reagan once quipped that the most "terrifying words" in the English language were: "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.

Buy Munis, TIPs on Government Actions, Gross Says (Update3)
The recommendations build on a list of assets Gross has said will benefit from government spending aimed at curbing a global recession, after what he called a series of ?Ponzi schemes? in the economy.

Rebels: government planes bomb northern Darfur
Rebels and aid workers say government airplanes have dropped bombs along a northern strip in Darfur. It's the first such report of violence in weeks.

Obama Plan for Government Insurance Draws Criticism (Update1)
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) -- President-elect Barack Obama?s plan for expanding government health insurance to compete with private coverage drew fire from a leading Senate Republican during a nomination hearing for former U.S. Senator Thomas A.

Bills Seek More Government Transparency
LITTLE ROCK -- State workers would be protected from reprisal for requesting public documents and a searchable database of government expenditures would be available on the Internet under legislation filed Thursday.

09-01-2009:- Support government in facing economic crisis
KUALA TERENGGANU: The people should give their full support to the government in facing the global economic crisis, said Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek.