AP - Using words like "sluggish" and "deteriorated," Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a starkly pessimistic assessment of the nation's economy on Thursday and signaled that the Fed will cut interest rate cuts further if needed to combat the adverse effects of a prolonged housing slump and a severe credit crisis.

AP - Using words like "sluggish" and "deteriorated," Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave a starkly pessimistic assessment of the nation's economy on Thursday and signaled that the Fed will cut interest rate cuts further if needed to combat the adverse effects of a prolonged housing slump and a severe credit crisis.

Risk & Insurance(R) has published the 2008 Power Brokers(TM) Awards - an annual listing of the most influential commercial insurance brokers in 26 industry practice groups. A total of 151 individual brokers were named to this year's list including brokers from the following companies: Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. (NYSE:MMC), Aon Corp. (NYSE:AOC), Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (NYSE:AJG), Integro, Willis Group (NYSE:WSH), Hilb Rogal & Hobbs Co. (NYSE:HRH). A complete listing of winners names can be viewed at http://www.riskandinsurance.com (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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AP - Despite a soaring foreign oil bill and another record deficit with China, the overall U.S. trade deficit declined in 2007 after setting records for five consecutive years.

The Association of Telecom Management Professionals, with support from Vocio, the premier telecom expense management software provider for mid-market enterprises, recently published the results of its latest research report, "CFO and CIO Perspectives: A Top-Down View of IT and Telecom Management." The report, which surveyed 275 CFOs and CIOs on managing technology and telecommunications, found that enterprises often lack the necessary information to identify the greatest opportunities to reduce telecom expenses. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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AP - Rates on 30-year mortgages rose to the highest level in five weeks but still remained below the 6 percent level.

SaveMeFromForeclosure.com, LLC announced their sincere appreciation to the White House and Congress for their swift action in passing the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007. This new legislation will make a huge impact on the millions of Americans who are under financial stress from increasing mortgage payments, the declining real estate market and potential foreclosure. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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pickRset has asked the question, If the fans had the chance to help pick there favorite bands setlist would they want to? The answer according the From First To Last's fans is YES. More than 25,000 fans check out From First To Last pickRset profile in under 10 minutes to get the chance to let them know what songs they want to hear on there upcoming tour. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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Are you caught with a mortgage that is greater than the current market value of your home? A new website, www.96short.com, offers information and assistance to homeowners who are falling behind on their mortgage payments and may be facing foreclosure. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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Woodbridge Group, Inc. is delighted to announce its recent acceptance of the Connecticut Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth's (ACG) award to the state's most active investment banking firm in 2007. The "Deal Awards ceremony was held at Stamford's Marriott Hotel & Spa on Feburary 8. (PRWeb Feb 14, 2008)

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