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Tuesday, February 21, 2012  The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 13,000 for the first time since May 2008.

Monday, September 26, 2011  About 80 people were arrested Saturday as demonstrators who were camped out near the New York Stock Exchange marched through lower Manhattan, police said.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The USBC Women's Bowling Championships at the Oncenter has met expectations and then some, according to the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature has approved a bailout for the Oncenter. However, it comes with a catch.

Tuesday, May 24, 2011  The Onondaga County Legislature's Ways and Means Committee has denied the Oncenter's request for a $1.8 million bailout.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Our story yesterday about a $1.8 million bailout for the Oncenter attracted a large response on our Facebook page and our website that apparently may have little impact on the legislature's upcoming decision.

Wednesday, May 18, 2011  The board of directors of the Oncenter meets Wednesday to discuss a proposed taxpayer bailout of the financially ailing facility.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Congress' independent budget agency says the cost to taxpayers of the contentious $700 billion financial rescue has dwindled down to $25 billion.

Monday, April 19, 2010  General Motors Co. will fully repay the $6.7 billion loan portion of its U.S. government aid earlier than its previously promised payback date of June, a person briefed on the plans said Monday.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010  A watchdog panel overseeing the financial bailouts says a key Obama administration mortgage aid program will help only one in six families facing foreclosure.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  The last two major national banks are returning $45 billion in aid to taxpayers, marking the latest step toward recovery for the U.S. financial system.

Monday, December 14, 2009  Citigroup is repaying $20 billion in bailout money it received from the Treasury Department, in an effort to reduce government influence.

Monday, December 14, 2009  President Barack Obama's meeting with top bank executives at the White House today could be a tense one.

Friday, December 04, 2009  President Barack Obama takes his defense of the economy on the road today and despite limited options due to big budget deficits, he's warming to the possibility of a job-boosting bill.

Sunday, October 18, 2009  Financial companies that were shored up by taxpayer money are now paying their employees big bucks in compensation and benefits.