Now that the war in Iraq is "over," it's time to deal with our economic woes. But don't get too optimistic.… [ Read more ] [ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]..
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SPARKS — Despite the economy, cookers are optimistic about this year’s 22nd annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, which starts today. “I think this is going to be a good year,” said Joe Alexander, owner of Rasta Joe’s BBQ...
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Obama says getting the economy back on track will require a 'full-scale effort' in Washington Barack Obama - United States - President - Government - History..
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By PETER MORICI UPI Outside View Commentator COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- Americans may be dissatisfied with the economy but don't look for Republicans to sweep control of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate because voters have good reason to be disenamored with both parties. United States - United States House of Representatives - Republican - United States Senate - Barack .....
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After a six mile bike ride with his famliy this morning, President Obama is back on the links at Vineyard Golf Club. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is playing with the president today. White House staff said the two leaders discussed the economy before heading to the first tee. Barack Obama - Michael Bloomberg - President of the United States - President - United States..
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The economy is in no danger of falling into a W-shaped recovery, dropping back towards recession, according to a Business New Zealand report...
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The economy is heading nowhere fast. That's the bad news. But the good news is that it still seems like consumers may have actually learned a lesson or two about reckless fiscal behavior...
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As much as I was overjoyed to be pregnant in 2008, I was also really anxious about bringing a child into this world in such rocky economic times. My husband took a hefty pay cut to segue into the private sector after serving as a naval officer for.....
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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy In his second address to the nation from the Oval Office, President Barack Obama announced the end of combat operations in Iraq last night, while pivoting to Afghanistan and a lagging economy that has plagued the United States since before he took office. In his remarks, Obama talked about Iraqis taking the lead in the .....
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ALBANY -- With the economy continuing to show signs of weakness, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today increases over the previous year in the 2011-12 employer contribution rates for the state's retirement fund. DiNapoli also said his office had accepted the Retirement System actuary’s recommendations for the assumptions.....
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The economy is growing, but at a such a slow pace that nervous employers may still cut more jobs than they add. That could push the unemployment rate back up to 10 percent by next year...
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