And thick and fast they came at last

Article Abstract:

The check floating scandal in the House of Representatives could cause the largest amount of incumbents to lose re-election in over 100 years. In many ways the controversy is overblown, as no tax money was stolen and there is no evidence that overdrafts were not eventually covered.

Political aspects, Ethical aspects, Check float

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Thick on the ground: British banks

Article Abstract:

It is assumed by many observers of British banks that the industry is operating at excess capacity, but measuring capacity in financial service firms is difficult. The best measure, after-tax return on equity (ROE), does show that British banks are underperforming.

Banking industry, Finance, Measurement, Industrial capacity

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Tom Foley's factious brood

Article Abstract:

Elections this year may result in the biggest turnover in legislators in many years. Some Congressmen will be leaving over the check overdraft scandal, others have lost primary elections, and some are leaving because they are unhappy with the way Congress is run.

Political activity, Investigations, Foley, Thomas S.

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