Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher Dodd is circulating legislation that would give the government sweeping new powers to prevent another economic collapse, including the ability to dismantle failing institutions and increased oversight of lenders to consumers. Full Story »
Maple City Health Care Center in Goshen, Ind., has a unique business plan that allows patients to pay for treatment with something other than money. The clinic's More Than Money program gives patients $10 off their medical bills for each hour they perform community service. Full Story »
Google announced Monday it is buying AdMob, which sells targeted ads on Web sites that are tailored for cell phones. Google is paying about $750 million for AdMob though the total market for mobile advertising this year was only about $400 million. Full Story »
The $9 billion MGM Mirage City Center in Las Vegas is undertaking what could be the largest private job creation effort in the country: 12,000 workers to staff the enormous development. But the economic impact of City Center won't be as big as many might think. Full Story »
Mutual of Omaha is settling its lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey's production company over rights to the phrase "aha moment." Mutual and Harpo Productions had sparred over the insurance company's use of the slogan "official sponsor of the aha moment" in a national ad campaign. Spokespersons on both sides would only say the case was resolved amicably. Full Story »
With demand for the swine flu vaccine outpacing supply, the CDC says it's open to considering importing a generic flu drug from India. There's just one problem: The brand-name drug is still under U.S. patent. The company's chairman says he just wants to help. Full Story »
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed 204 points higher Monday, finishing at its highest level in more than a year. Full Story »
The next time your batteries need a recharge, try taking a walk. A tiny Cleveland startup is trying to capture the renewable energy of your footsteps — no outlet required. Its device is called the Personal Energy Generator, or PEG, and it's about the size of a flashlight. Full Story »
Credit card companies have boosted rates and fees ahead of new consumer protection provisions set for early next year. The moves, which have sparked a new wave of consumer complaints, have boosted support for a new consumer agency, Rep. Barney Frank says. Full Story »
The social networking Web site Tagged.com has adopted reforms after being accused of essentially stealing the e-mail addresses of some 60 million Internet users, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo said. Cuomo had said the e-mail addresses in members' contact lists were used to send out more solicitation e-mails. Full Story »
