Sunday, September 6, 2009

National Priorities Project

The National Priorities Project has a counter on the cost of war since 2001. You can check out the impact in your community and where your tax dollars go. You can check the counter here and for more info about this organization check their web site: http://www.nationalpriorities.org/

Thursday, September 3, 2009

H. Edward Hanway Chief Executive Officer CIGNA Corporation

H. Edward Hanway will retire with a $73 million golden parachute this fall. In 2008, H. Edward Hanway raked in $12,236,740 in total compensation.* In the previous year the CEO of this company made $24,335,038.

2008 Compensation

Salary $1,142,885
Bonus $0
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards $3,601,966
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation $6,650,000
Change in Pension Value and Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Earnings $820,097
All Others $21,792
Total* $12,236,740

Source: AFL-CIO, 2009 Executive Pay Watch