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The Goldilocks Mush of a Jobs Report
Published January 04, 2013
The broader jobless rate that counts discouraged workers was stuck at 14.4%. There are now more than four million fewer jobs out there than when President Barack Obama first took office in 2008.
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AIG Thanks America, But Investors Not Thankful Yet
Published January 02, 2013
AIG debuted a new ad campaign showing gratitude to taxpayers for one of the biggest bailouts in U.S. history. But investors aren’t in a thankful mood yet as AIG is still trading at around half its book value with a single digit return on assets.
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What Would Margaret Thatcher Do?
Published December 26, 2012
Perhaps elected officials could turn to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for inspiration about leadership and deficit reform.
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D.C. Must Enact Gun Control Now
Published December 17, 2012
It is intolerable that the U.S. cannot protect its citizens and its children against a gun culture blinded by ideology and glorified by either Hollywood or music.
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The Federal Reserve's Zombie Economy
Published December 13, 2012
Deutsche Bank is out with a warning saying Fed intervention might produce an economy filled with financially undead firms.
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Citi Slices Workforce; More Cuts Loom
Published December 05, 2012
Citigroup plans on slashing 4% of its workforce to save as much as $1.1 billion a year. A Citi executive told FOX Business today's announcement won't be the end of cuts.
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Tax Stifles VC Investment in Medical-Device Makers
Published December 04, 2012
A new tax is causing a precipitous drop in venture-capital investment in the medical-device sector. Such companies rely heavily on this type of capital.
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Medical Device Makers: Repeal the New Tax!
Published November 28, 2012
Executives at more than 800 companies and medical groups have sent a letter to the Senate asking for a repeal of a new 2.3% excise tax on sales set to kick in on January 1.
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Wal-Mart and Hostess: Two Union Stories
Published November 23, 2012
Wal-Mart protests broke out at dozens of stores across the country, but lost in the commotion is the reality of the work life at Wal-Mart -- and what the retailer saw happen with unions at bankrupt Hostess Brands.
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Black Friday Not the Best Day for Shopping
Published November 23, 2012
ShopAdvisor, which tracks retail trends, found Black Friday is actually not the best of the holiday shopping season to get deals.
