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McCain on Obama: Hey, big spender
Republican presidential nominee John McCain has hammered home the message that he hates pork and wants to balance the budget by 2013.
Republican presidential nominee John McCain has hammered home the message that he hates pork and wants to balance the budget by 2013.
U.S. highway fund crushed by cutback in driving
An unprecedented decline in driving will have depleted the the federal Highway Trust Fund by the end of September prompting the government to ask Congress for a..
An unprecedented decline in driving will have depleted the the federal Highway Trust Fund by the end of September prompting the government to ask Congress for a..
Josh gets a job!
It took six months and hundreds of resumes, but Josh Hager has finally landed a job.
It took six months and hundreds of resumes, but Josh Hager has finally landed a job.
Behind the minimum wage debate
The unemployment rate is now above 6% for the first time since 2003 and more than 600,000 jobs have been lost so far this year.
The unemployment rate is now above 6% for the first time since 2003 and more than 600,000 jobs have been lost so far this year.
Jobless rate soars to 6.1%
The unemployment rate soared to a nearly five-year high in August, topping 6%, as employers trimmed jobs for the eighth straight month, according to the latest ..
The unemployment rate soared to a nearly five-year high in August, topping 6%, as employers trimmed jobs for the eighth straight month, according to the latest ..
Dollar jumps to new highs
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Gas prices fall: Five days and counting
Gasoline prices eased for the fifth straight day, even as Tropical Storm Hanna bears down on the Carolinas, according to a nationwide survey of gas station cred..
Gasoline prices eased for the fifth straight day, even as Tropical Storm Hanna bears down on the Carolinas, according to a nationwide survey of gas station cred..
Renewable energy's biggest wish
While politicians off all stripes are vying to be seen as saviors in the energy crisis, Congress isn't giving renewable energy investors the one thing they say ..
While politicians off all stripes are vying to be seen as saviors in the energy crisis, Congress isn't giving renewable energy investors the one thing they say ..
Plenty of schools left behind
As the kids head back to school, a new analysis shows that school buildings are less ready to receive them than in the past. Get the fact at a glance in this we..
As the kids head back to school, a new analysis shows that school buildings are less ready to receive them than in the past. Get the fact at a glance in this we..
No job turnaround on horizon
Economists expect another weak job report when the government releases its August employment figures Friday. But many also are predicting job losses to continue..
Economists expect another weak job report when the government releases its August employment figures Friday. But many also are predicting job losses to continue..
Fed official sees 'anemic' growth
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The most-delayed airline is…
A study from research group FlightStats found that JetBlue Airways was one of the most-delayed airlines in August, while Northwest Airlines had one of the best ..
A study from research group FlightStats found that JetBlue Airways was one of the most-delayed airlines in August, while Northwest Airlines had one of the best ..
New bills should help blind - judge
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Gas guzzling temptation as prices fall
Although it was a painful summer for most drivers, it could have been worse had Americans not cut back on their gasoline consumption. Now, as summer ends and ga..
Although it was a painful summer for most drivers, it could have been worse had Americans not cut back on their gasoline consumption. Now, as summer ends and ga..
Big Three bailout may be around corner
Plunging auto sales, high gas prices and election year politics could help convince Congress to approve a $50 billion loan package to embattled U.S. automakers ..
Plunging auto sales, high gas prices and election year politics could help convince Congress to approve a $50 billion loan package to embattled U.S. automakers ..
Why the Fed cuts haven't worked
It's been almost a year since the Federal Reserve issued the first of what turned out to be seven rate cuts to deal with the credit crisis.
It's been almost a year since the Federal Reserve issued the first of what turned out to be seven rate cuts to deal with the credit crisis.
Service sector grows in August
The nation's service sector expanded in August for the first time in three months, according to a survey of industry executives released Thursday.
The nation's service sector expanded in August for the first time in three months, according to a survey of industry executives released Thursday.
Productivity soars, wages drop
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Jobless claims jump unexpectedly
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Private sector cuts jobs
The private sector shed jobs in August, dragged down by heavy losses in the manufacturing sector, according to a report released Thursday.
The private sector shed jobs in August, dragged down by heavy losses in the manufacturing sector, according to a report released Thursday.
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