Obama calls on Senate to pass campaign money bill

President Barack Obama is imploring Republican senators to allow a vote on new campaign finance disclosure requirements, warning them not to resort to political delaying tactics that would block the legislation.

ResCap auction advances but hurdles remain

An auction of Ally Financial's Residential Capital has advanced into the second round, with some would-be buyers circling the assets, but a sale of the mortgage lender faces hurdles, sources familiar with the matter said.

Icahn to sue Lions Gate over note exchange

Billionaire Carl Icahn on Monday accused Lions Gate Entertainment Corp of using "scorched-earth" tactics to thwart his bid to take over the Hollywood studio and pledged legal action to stop it.

Obama calls on Senate to pass campaign money bill

President says delay would give special interest groups increased sway in Washington

Almatis, Tribune, EnviroSolutions, AbitibiBowater, Dreier, GSI: Bankruptcy

Almatis BV, a producer of specialty alumina products, filed an agreement on July 23 underpinning a revised reorganization plan that will allow the Chapter 11 case to end consensually and avoid a protracted battle between senior and junior secured creditors.