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10 richest members of Congress
The 10 wealthiest members of Congress in 2012 include Senate and House members hailing from all over the US. Can you guess which political party had the most lawmakers on the list – and who grabbed the top spot?
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 4 ways they compare on gun control
A spate of gun violence has beset the United States ahead of the November election, raising the perennial question about how effectively America regulates its 300 million-plus guns. Yet neither presidential candidate is likely to hoist his own complicated record as a rallying cry.
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Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on jobs
Whether Mitt Romney or Barack Obama occupies the White House in January, one of them will have to deal with more than 12 million jobless Americans, or a little over 8 percent of the total workforce. Where do the candidates stand on issues relating to jobs?
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Top 5 states for business in 2012
These five states were the best places to do business in 2012, a year where states' financial fortunes finally saw improvement. Can you guess which state was number one?
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Facebook IPO: five things to know before buying the stock
About 1 out of every 8 people on the planet have a Facebook account. Now, with the arrival of a public stock offering, all those people have a chance to be part owners of this social hub. Should you buy? Here are five things to consider.
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Madoff scam saps confidence in Wall Street
Angry investors blame US regulators for one of the investment world's biggest scandals.
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Opinion: The dangers of Obama's public-works juggernaut
Given the risks, it'd be wiser to let economic nature take its course.
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Palin wardrobe controversy heightens - Todd is a cheapo!
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Why women may be the winners in today's market
A relative aversion to risk, and a propensity to preserve assets, can add stability in turbulent times.
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Understaffed Fed raises worries
With a retirement this summer, the central bank will have just four of seven board seats filled.
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Bernanke and Paulson: economy's two key crisis managers
The Fed chairman and the Treasury secretary face tough scrutiny as policymakers.
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Fed's bold $200 billion move
The central bank's unusual cash infusion aims to keep banks lending.
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Will commodities boom last
As oil and gold prices hit record highs, and grains stay up, speculators rush in.
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Best U.S. factory jobs in rising jeopardy
As productivity abroad rises, US manufacturing is competing by trimming workers and wages.
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As economy lags, what levers to pull?
Pressure is mounting for the US government to act soon to prevent a recession.
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