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Paper Economy Kansas City Fed reports decreased manufacturing
Reports from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City are indicating that manufacturing activity declined to a weak growth level of 9 in March.
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Can Herman Cain actually win the GOP nomination?
Herman Cain continues to run strong in polls of Republican voters nationwide and in key states. So why do experts still say he's a long shot for the GOP nomination? Organization and experience.
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Is 9-9-9 enough to keep Herman Cain a GOP front-runner?
Herman Cain is enjoying a surge in popularity in New Hampshire. But will his 9-9-9 tax plan withstand the scrutiny that top-tier candidates must face?
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The Herman Cain surge: why he rose (not Mitt Romney) as Rick Perry slid
Herman Cain gained support from GOP voters after Texas Gov. Rick Perry stumbled in presidential debates, polls show. Now is his big opportunity to build on his momentum, analysts say.
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Credit cards: set to get a lot smarter?
Credit cards rely on old, fraud-prone system in the US. But Visa moves could be tipping point to turn credit cards into smart cards.
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Big Ag boom is thanks to state subsidies
Farmers planted a near record number of acres of corn this season, which has caused corn futures to sink
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On Michele Bachmann announcement day, a tea party nod to Rick Perry
An informal poll of tea partyers gathered for training in Washington found the strongest support for a noncandidate, Rick Perry. Michele Bachmann came in a close second.
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Election 101: Herman Cain
Herman Cain, who announced his candidacy for president at an Atlanta rally May 21, aims to bring a new slogan to the White House: “Yes, We Cain!” Seriously, folks. The pizza magnate, aka the ‘Hermanator,’ is staging a full-on charm offensive, hoping his Southern-fried charisma, business savvy, top performance in the first GOP debate, and media prowess are enough to offset his fundamental flaw: zero political experience.
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Interest rates: Fed signals it will take further steps if needed
Interest rates will stay low and the Federal Reserve signals it would take further steps to boost the economy if growth slows.
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The Fed-backed mortgage market
The US Federal Reserves' initiatives are currently propping the US mortgage market
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Geithner recovery plan too cautious?
Some leading economists say bank rescues should come with tougher conditions, and that the industry is short on capital to cover losses.
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Doubts rising over plan to fix banks
A fire hose of US funds hasn’t ended the credit crisis. So what’s Plan B?
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