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NEWS ABOUT: Rockefeller family

Rockefeller family stories: 5 news summaries

 Top US Political Dynasties 

Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Harrisons sit at the top, while newer Bushes rank 6th

Sep 13, 09 10:32 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Constitution states "no title of nobility shall be granted by the United States," but political dynasties are "as American as apple pie," writes Stephen Hess, who ranks America's top political families in the Washington Post. With one president, three senators, four reps, and a cabinet... More »

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George HW Bush • Franklin D. Roosevelt • Kennedy family • political dynasty • Rockefeller family • John Adams • Edward Kennedy

OPINION

 Spend, Baby, Spend 
 —or We're Sunk 


Mar 15, 09 6:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Our massive economy will remain stuck until hoarders open their wallets and "roll the dice" once again, Daniel Gross writes in Newsweek. Investors and consumers alike must regain their "penchant for gain and risk... some of the essence of what makes us American." Until that caffeinated, delirious... More »

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recession • investment • savings • incentives • economy • American • Rockefeller family • risk-taking • thrift

 Rockefellers' Green Revolt
 Fails at Exxon

Bid to open leadership to global warming debate fails

May 29, 08 2:47 AM CDT
(Newser) - A shareholder revolt at Exxon Mobil by descendants of company founder John D. Rockefeller has failed to force management to split up the dual chairmanship and CEO roles of Rex Tillerson. The proposal to appoint an independent chairman in part to stimulate board debate about global warming garnered 40% of... More »

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CEO • John D. Rockefeller • Rockefeller family • Exxon Mobil • Standard Oil • shareholder revolt • independent chairman

Rockefellers Pump Exxon Execs for Changes

Family wants independent chairman, climate change initiatives

May 24, 08 1:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Executives at Exxon are bracing for an onslaught from the Rockefeller family, whose patriarch founded the oil firm’s predecessor a century ago, the Wall Street Journal reports. Led by John D. Rockefeller’s great-granddaughter, the family wants Exxon to pursue renewable forms of energy and appoint an independent chairman. More »

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oil • global warming • shareholders • ExxonMobil • John D. Rockefeller • Rockefeller family • Rex Tillerson

 Rockefeller Clan Launches Green Revolt at Exxon

Demand new chairman, green agenda

Apr 30, 08 3:39 AM CDT
(Newser) - Exxon Mobil is facing a shareholder revolt by most of John D. Rockefeller's 300 descendants, who are pushing for the mammoth company to go greener, reports the Wall Street Journal. The Rockefellers are campaigning for Exxon to develop new energy technology, cut greenhouse gas emissions and appoint a new independent... More »

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climate change • greenhouse gases • shareholders • ExxonMobil • renewable energy • John D. Rockefeller • Rockefeller family • Neva Rockefeller Goodwin • Rockefeller Brothers Fund • Peter O'Neill • Rex Tillerson

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