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The Monitor's View: Go easy on free trade as top security concern
Obama and Romney see trade as the main issue in foreign policy, which helps explain why three free-trade pacts just passed Congress. But trade isn't always a matter of security. Its main purpose is creating wealth and expanding the economic pie.
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'Drill, baby, drill': Rick Perry's answer to '9-9-9' tax plan?
Rick Perry is touting domestic energy production as a way to kick-start the US economy. His hope may be to match Herman Cain's '9-9-9' tax plan for voter appeal – and revive his presidential campaign.
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In Pictures: Before Occupy Wall Street: American protests
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European men losing jobs faster than women
A new study by the European Union found that unemployment is having a disproportionate effect on men because male-dominated industries have been hit hardest by the recession.
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Why a corporate tax holiday is still a bad idea
Congress may be about to grant a huge tax break to multinational companies that have stashed earnings in their foreign subsidiaries.Here's why that's a bad idea.
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Herman Cain: Who came up with the 999 plan?
With Herman Cain now a GOP front-runner in some polls, DCDecoder offers a four-point primer on Cain's 999 plan.
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3 stand-out 2011 novels by award-winning writers
Three new works by three award-winning writers look at love, regret, and memory in this month's fiction roundup.
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Consumer spending gets a makeover
Americans are spending less money, but they are spending it on better products
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Trade deals: three big winners from America's new free-trade agreements
Trade deals passed by Congress Wednesday could be double-edged, but several economic sectors look set to gain the most from the trade deals with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.
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Dow sinks, but tech stocks rally
The Dow Jones industrial average fell 40 points to close at 11478, but an afternoon rally in technology stocks trimmed some of the market's losses.
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It's not easy being a bank
Regulators are proposing massive new compliance burden on banks to prove that their market-making activities are just that and not proprietary trading in disguise
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Unemployment benefits, trade data point to improvement
Unemployment benefits claims dipped by 1,000, just below expectations for unemployment benefits claims. Trade balance report confirms US avoided third-quarter recession.
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A weak economy reduces population growth
Economic growth affects population growth, and vice versa
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Unemployment claims down last week
“Initial” unemployment declined 1000 to 404000 claims, while seasonally adjusted “continued” claims declined by 55000
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Will climate change lead to culture change?
Some worry that society will have to suffer total collapse and rebuild itself in the face of climate change. But does it really have to be that drastic?
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Stocks rise on hopes for solving European crisis
The Dow rose 102 points to close at 11518 after hitting its lowest point of the year last week
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Why Congress is now ready to OK three long-stalled trade agreements
The House and Senate are poised Wednesday to approve three trade agreements, crafted during the Bush administration, with South Korea, Panama, and Colombia. They'll be the first big trade pacts since NAFTA in 1993.
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Top 9 ways Internet access can save you money
Sure, access to the Internet costs you something every month. But did you ever stop to think how much money it saves? Online price comparison and access to wholesale markets and group deal sites, like livingsocial.com and Groupon, can save the average consumer $8,000 annually, according to new study from the Internet Innovation Alliance (IIA), a coalition that lobbies to make high-speed Internet access more affordable and widely available. “Generally Internet shopping can be a big money saver,” agrees Jody Rohlena. senior editor at Shopsmart magazine, but beware of online impulse buying: “It’s important to stick to your budget and try not to go crazy.” Here are nine areas of consumer spending where the Internet can save big bucks, according to the IIA study. Can you guess which spending category is in the top spot?
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Plan B on Obama jobs bill is to take it up piecemeal. What will fly?
Parts that deal with tax cuts and transportation projects stand a better chance of getting enough GOP support to pass. Tax-the-rich elements and extra aid to local governments? Probably not.
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The mouse that roared: How tiny Slovakia could prolong Europe's massive debt crisis
Slovakia's vote against expanding the European bailout fund presents an unwelcome obstacle to solving Europe's debt crisis. It also caused the fall of the tiny country's government.
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In Pictures: Best signs of Occupy Wall Street protests
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Opinion: Congress finally gets it: Free trade is good for America
Despite negative public opinion about open trade, Congress is poised to approve delayed free trade agreements with South Korea, Panama, and Colombia. The deals will help the US economy by increasing exports and supporting and creating tens of thousands of jobs.
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China to US on currency bill: I wouldn't do that if I were you
The US Senate passed a currency bill that would punish countries that subsidize their exports by maintaining an artificially low exchange rate. China called such a law a 'lose-lose' for both sides.
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Senate slap of China a sign that patience is wearing thin on trade
With jobs at a premium in the US, senators from states hard-hit by job losses to Chinese manufacturing passed a bill to sanction China for manipulating its currency.
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President Obama jobs bill fails to pass Senate
President Obama and others expected Republicans to vote against the jobs bill but Obama says, 'we can't take 'no' for an answer.'
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