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Transportation boosted to top of political agenda

February 14, 2012

After years of procrastination, the White House and Congress have suddenly boosted a long-term plan to improve the nation’s roads, bridges and transit systems to […]

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Lawyer: cruise ship survivors to push for change

February 9, 2012

A U.S. lawyer for compensation-seeking survivors of the Costa Concordia capsizing said Wednesday he will push for changes in maritime laws and technology to make […]

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More US states to join foreclosure-abuse deal

February 8, 2012

Arizona and Florida will join a nationwide settlement over foreclosure abuses, officials with direct knowledge say. They will join more than 40 other states in […]

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What we worry about when we worry about Greek debt

January 29, 2012

Remember Greece?
It’s been two years since a financial crisis erupted in the birthplace of drama, and the final act is still unfinished. A second week […]

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Economy likely ended 2011 with strong growth

January 27, 2012

A weak year for the economy likely ended on a hopeful note.
The economy likely grew at annual rate of 3 percent in the October-December quarter, […]

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India Unexpectedly Cut Reserve Ratio as BRIC Nations Act to Protect Growth - Bloomberg

January 24, 2012

India

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A veteran of self-employment finds solace in work-a-day life

January 21, 2012

The ubiquitous symbols of gainful employment, the key card and picture ID attached to his sweater, speak equally to Ed Wolfgram’s periodic rejection of his […]

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Philippines Cuts Key Rate for First Time Since 2009 as Growth Outlook Dims - Bloomberg

January 19, 2012

The Philippines cut interest rates for the first time since July 2009, joining emerging markets from Thailand to Indonesia in easing monetary policy as a […]

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Stocks mixed on first day of earnings season

January 9, 2012

Stocks wandered between small gains and losses early Monday as traders looked ahead to Alcoa Inc.’s fourth-quarter results, the unofficial start of corporate earnings season.
Alcoa […]

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Treasuries Return Most Since 2008 as European Turmoil Fuels Refuge Demand - Bloomberg

January 2, 2012

Treasuries (YCGT0025) had the biggest annual return since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008 as Europe

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