The United States ambassador to Iraq dismissed any suggestion on Thursday that the Bush administration was maneuvering to set up permanent military bases in Iraq.

Somehow, I think this doesn’t accurately reflect reality.

The United States ambassador to Iraq dismissed any suggestion on Thursday that the Bush administration was maneuvering to set up permanent military bases in Iraq.

Somehow, I think this doesn’t accurately reflect reality.

And the changes may force companies to pay suppliers before paying wages or honoring obligations to customers, like redeeming gift cards, said Sally Henry, a partner in the bankruptcy law practice at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and the author of several books on bankruptcy.

Dang, dog.  I wonder what’s going to happen in the US.  Looks like this law *also* sticks it to the consumer/worker, but pays businesses.

Although, I admit that one can argue those supply businesses pay workers too.