by Anna S. Mills

At the request of President-Elect Obama, President Bush has initiated the process to release the second $350 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Bush’s request triggers a 15-day period in which Congress can vote to deny the release of these funds. If the funds are released, President Bush has indicated that he will defer the allocation of these funds to President Elect Obama after he is sworn into office on January 20th.
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by Anna S. Mills

From grocery stores specializing in organic foods to green builders, Western North Carolina is home to a growing number of businesses that provide “green” products and services intended to provide benefits to the consumer and the environment. Because of the strong market for these products and services, businesses may be tempted to “greenwash” or exaggerate the environmental benefits of their product or service. Even if a business’ motives are pure, it can be difficult to know how to market products and services because the “green” market is evolving so quickly.

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