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Ka-ching! Consumers Borrow Mostly on Credit Cards

Ka-ching! Consumers Borrow Mostly on Credit Cards

Consumers boosted their borrowing in May, mostly reflecting heavy credit card use to finance their purchases.

AirTran Cuts Staff; Reminder For Debit Card Users

AirTran Cuts Staff; Reminder For Debit Card Users

In Tuesday's consumer and money headlines, AirTran cuts back staff, and an important reminder for those with debit cards.

Ga. Woman Sentenced in Fraud Scheme

 A northeast Georgia woman has been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for defrauding taxpayers out of more than $1 million through a business dealing with daycare centers.

Gadgets Seem Resistant to Economic Downturn

Gadgets Seem Resistant to Economic Downturn

Despite the current money crunch, consumers continue to surround themselves with cool -- and expensive -- new technology.

Coke to Pay $137.5 Million in Settlement

Coke to Pay $137.5 Million in Settlement

The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to pay $137.5 million to settle a shareholder lawsuit that claimed company officials misrepresented or omitted information, causing the company's stock price to be inflated.

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From the Atlanta Business Chronicle

4 Housing Projects To Be Torn Down

4 Housing Projects To Be Torn Down

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development late Wednesday gave its OK to the Atlanta Housing Authority to tear down the city's final four major family housing projects.

Economic News

Oil Down More Than $8 in 2 Days

Oil Down More Than $8 in 2 Days

The price for a barrel of oil fell nearly $5 Tuesday, a two-day swing of more than $8 as traders took profits and fears of a supply disruptions eased.

National News

Bush Pushes US-India Nuclear Deal

Bush Pushes US-India Nuclear Deal

President Bush defended a deal his administration negotiated to sell India nuclear fuel and technology, saying he reassured India's prime minister that the pact was important for both countries.

Politics News

Obama Holds Cobb Co. Town Hall Meeting

Obama Holds Cobb Co. Town Hall Meeting

Sen. Barack Obama brought his presidential campaign to Georgia on Tuesday for the first time since clinching the Democratic nomination.

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