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The Supreme Court will decide whether student loans may be forgiven in bankruptcy under certain circumstances. A bankruptcy judge approved a plan for Francisco Espinosa to repay his loan, minus interest. Eleven years later, the lender tried to collect the interest, arguing the repayment plan was void without a finding of undue hardship. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

The House Financial Services Committee will likely vote Wednesday to send a sweeping financial overhaul bill to the full House. But hurdles remain in the Senate, and there’s concern that as the economy stabilizes, the urgency for action will fade. » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

Investors and governments around the world continued to intensely watch Middle Eastern financial centers Monday as stock markets in Dubai and its oil-rich neighbor Abu Dhabi each suffered nearly 10 percent drops. The question now: just how far could the contagion spread? » E-Mail This      » Add to Del.icio.us

STOCKHOLM – (AP) A spokeswoman for General Motors’ Saab unit says several potential buyers have expressed interest in the Swedish brand after specialty car maker pulled out of a deal to acquire it. On Tuesday, a group led by Sweden’s Koenigsegg Automotive AB dropped out of a deal t Go here …

WASHINGTON – (AP) The Obama administration, battling a foreclosure crisis that shows no signs of relenting, will step up pressure on mortgage companies to do more to help people remain in their homes, officials said Saturday. The administration will announce its expanded program on Read the original post: Administration plans new …