Entries for July 2008
Mortgage relief bill signed with little fanfareJuly 31, 2008
by Jennifer Loven
The Associated Press
President Bush signed a housing bill Wednesday intended to rescue about 15 percent of the cash-strapped homeowners in fear of foreclosure in the next year or so.
Early in the morning and out of public view, t...
Houston projects year-end surplusJuly 31, 2008
by Kim Hogstrom
Daily Court Review
The City of Houston is projecting a year end surplus of $22.6 million, up $10 million from last month’s report, according the most recent financial reports reviewed during Wednesday’s city council meeting.
"On th...
Houston projects year-end surplusJuly 31, 2008
by Kim Hogstrom
Daily Court Review
The City of Houston is projecting a year end surplus of $22.6 million, up $10 million from last month’s report, according the most recent financial reports reviewed during Wednesday’s city council meeting.
"On th...
Valero 2Q profit falls by 67 percentJuly 30, 2008
by John Porretto
The Associated Press
Valero Energy Corp., North America’s largest refiner, said Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell 67 percent as refining margins for products like gasoline shrank.
The San Antonio-based company said net income...
Valero 2Q profit falls by 67 percentJuly 30, 2008
by John Porretto
The Associated Press
Valero Energy Corp., North America’s largest refiner, said Tuesday its second-quarter profit fell 67 percent as refining margins for products like gasoline shrank.
The San Antonio-based company said net income...