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An 800-year history lesson: big debts, long recovery

Commentary: Workers' share of America's pie is shrinking

For every dollar of goods and services produced in the US in 2009, American workers saw only about 55 cents. Globalization and a lack of support for unions in Washington are contributing factors.

Big banks are too big – and unproductive

They're hurting the mainstream economy and providing 'a hundred trillion [dollars] of worthless activity'

Don't let immigrants take US jobs

Short-term positions filled through immigration should be utilized by Americans.

Commentary: Don't let America's red ink scare you

America is running a hefty budget deficit but fret not. The deficit sky is not yet falling.

Obama can put brakes on big bank bonuses

With a little creative pressure, President Obama could put serious heat on banker bonuses without a long Congressional battle.

As US looks outward, world economic scene improves

As American businesses look globally for profit, they see glimmers of financial improvement.

Four ways to tax Wall Street’s rich

As a first step, Congress may extend the estate tax. There are faster methods, too.

Does the Federal Reserve need an audit?

Concern about the Fed's transparency ebbs and flows. Today, over 300 members of Congress think the time has come to audit the Federal Reserve.

Banks too big to fail? Break 'em up, Congress.

Congress shouldn't let financial institutions get large enough to wreck the financial system. But questions abound about whether the Feds can be honest regulators.

Could the US use a little protectionism?

Though it's a dirty word in many circles, a little protectionism might be good for the US.

A tougher stance on tax havens

Wednesday's US-Swiss deal is the latest step in an international crackdown on tax evaders.

A global currency? No. A dollar substitute? Maybe.

Tax havens: Can promises to shut them down be believed?

G-20 nations pledge to address this subject at meeting in London next month. Analysts are skeptical.

Obama budget: restoring income equality in the US?

Liberal economists see the $3.6 trillion proposal as a 'step in the right direction.'

Should CEO pay restrictions spread to all corporations?

One analyst likens huge compensation packages as 'a form of robbery.'

Obama faces larger problems than Social Security shortfalls

Despite troubled economy, its trust fund should still be able to meet pension payments for another 30 years.

Stimulus: Can it work like Roosevelt's New Deal?

Why government spending plus easy money could pull US out of recession by year's end.

Does 'buy American' send the wrong message?

An economic stimulus package clause raises concerns of repercussions by US trading partners.

Unions see better days ahead under Obama's leadership

On Wednesday, the Labor Department reported that trade union membership rose 420,000 in 2008. New legislation could speed such growth.