Day February 8, 2004

Schwarzenegger calls for federal investigation of prison guards Calif. Gov. Schwarzenegger promised “action” if elected, and indeed that’s what we’re getting. I will say, at least he’s doing something, unlike previous governor Gray Davis, who sat slug-like and venal except…

Currency ‘volatility’ worries G-7 officials Top economic policymakers from the world’s seven major industrial powers indicated strong concern Saturday about the dollar’s recent sharp fall against the euro, issuing a statement denouncing “excess volatility and disorderly movements in exchange rates.”…