Headlines | 3-22-09

Some of the most important stories of the day . . .

Economy and Business

• Dow closes up 497

• Paul Krugman shreds the Toxic Asset Plan

• Ron Paul predicts 15 year depression

• Quantitative easing by the Fed makes the Euro more attractive

• Proposed Montana bill slams the Fed, would allow state to use gold and silver as money

• As Credit Markets Froze, Banks Loaned Millions to Insiders

• China's Top Banker Proposes New World Currency

Politics

• Justice Department intervenes on behalf of the RIAA
  

• Obama administration hit with two Gitmo-related lawsuits

Science and General Interest

• Nasa says a large space event could wipe out much modern technology and kill millions

This roundup may be updated periodically throughout the day.