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The Paul Ryan budget: your guide to what's in it
Rep. Paul Ryan, Mitt Romney's running mate, is best known for drawing up a series of spending-and-tax plans meant to challenge the Obama administration's policies from the right. But it's been some time since his latest budget, which Mr. Ryan terms a "path to prosperity," was released. Here's a primer on what's in it.
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What can be done to create jobs? Six leading ideas.
The job market has shown some very welcome signs of improvement lately, but it still has a long way to go before approaching something Americans would call normal. Here’s a look at some of the proposed solutions out there.
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How the tea party can 'agree' with Occupy movement's demands
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Six ways the rich really do get richer
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Getting bin Laden and five other boosts to Obama's reelection bid
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The Circle Bastiat The decline of the shopping mall
Shopping malls across the country are experiencing near-record vacancy rates, thanks a flagging retail market.
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The Simple Dollar Banks are not your friends
Financial institutions do not give you money because they want your dreams to come true. They give you money for their own gain. Here are the best ways to reduce your reliance on these businesses.
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Mortgage rates: new record lows. Again.
Mortgage rates drop to 3.87 percent for a fixed 30-year loan; 15-year fixed mortgage rates fall to 3.14 percent. That's the lowest in more than a half century of data.
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Obama plan to lower mortgage payments could help, but how much?
President Obama unveiled his plan to cut mortgage payments for 'responsible homeowners' in trouble. But the housing crisis is so massive that no one program can solve it, experts say.
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Mitt Romney wins big in Florida primary, retakes lead for nomination (+video)
Early reports in the Florida primary show that Mitt Romney has a double-digit lead on Newt Gingrich. Romney's organization and improved debate performances appeared to be decisive.
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Florida primary smackdown: Have Gingrich and Romney forgotten Obama?
Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich have been smacking each other pretty hard on the campaign trail. Their favorability ratings are down, but that doesn't mean President Obama can rest easy.
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A CEO as US president? America is not a business, Mitt Romney.
Romney was a one-term governor, but he is surely the 24-carat chief executive officer. There are huge differences in skills required to be a successful CEO and a president of the United States. Presidents, for example, have to make life-and-death decisions that go beyond spreadsheets.
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On the Economy Good housing legislation could save the economy
Housing is the one area of policy with the greatest potential to actually move the needle on the economy
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White House proposes new help for troubled mortgages. Too little, too late?
President Obama's mortgage modification program has helped only a fraction of Americans under water. New measures have been proposed, but they could be costly to taxpayers.
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A confident Romney zings Gingrich in Republican debate No. 19 (+video)
MItt Romney was ready to answer questions about his wealth and to rebut rival Newt Gingrich during Thursday's Republican debate, the last before the Florida primary on Tuesday.
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Robert Reich No Democrat should want a Gingrich nomination
The future of America is too important to accept even a small risk of a Gingrich presidency.
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30-year mortgage rate rises for first time in 2012
30-year mortgage rate climbes to an average 3.98 percent. Last week, the average 30-year mortgage rate stood at a record low 3.88 percent.
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Florida debate: Where's the love? Newt Gingrich hopes audience shows it. (+video)
Newt Gingrich, who is hoping to regain his momentum Thursday night, suggests the silent crowd at the first GOP Florida debate rattled him. Applause is allowed in Jacksonville, CNN says.
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The New Economy America owes $10 trillion! No, $50 trillion! Let me explain.
Estimates of America's debt vary by tens of trillions of dollars, depending on how you count. The bottom line: It's deep but not yet fatal.
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Romney paid about 14 percent income tax in 2010
For 2011, he'll pay about $3.2 million with an effective tax rate of about 15.4 percent, the campaign said. Those returns haven't yet been filed yet with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Florida GOP debate: Romney assails Gingrich record at House, Freddie Mac (+video)
Mitt Romney landed plenty of blows to Newt Gingrich's record during Monday's GOP debate in Tampa, Fla. Gingrich has described his role at Freddie Mac as 'strategic adviser;' Romney calls it 'influence-peddling.'
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Gingrich, Romney clash in heated Tampa debate
The former Massachusetts governor accused Gingrich of being an "influence peddler," while the ex-Speaker in turn called Romney a liar.
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Tampa debate: Newt Gingrich could face his Freddie Mac moment
The debate Monday night in Florida – the 18th of this cycle – is arguably the most important yet. Newt Gingrich faces fresh scrutiny of his record, and Mitt Romney’s campaign is in crisis.
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Vox News Did Glenn Beck endorse Newt Gingrich? Not!
Glenn Beck sarcastically endorsed Newt Gingrich on his show this morning. The Bachmann-turned-Santorum supporter is hoping the non-endorsement for Gingrich will produce Santorum votes.
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Mitt Romney now says he'll make public his tax returns
Under pressure over his wealth at a time when many Americans are struggling, and coming off a drubbing in the South Carolina primary, Mitt Romney says he’ll release his tax returns this week.
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What can be done to create jobs? Six leading ideas.
The job market has shown some very welcome signs of improvement lately, but it still has a long way to go before approaching something Americans would call normal. Here’s a look at some of the proposed solutions out there.
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Change Agent In Ohio, a fresh approach to help struggling homeowners
ESOP works by acting as a good-faith liaison between mortgage lenders and borrowers, helping people who are straining to pay their mortgages stay in their homes.
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The Circle Bastiat Strategic foreclosure: Why people are ditching their mortgages
More and more, indebted homeowners are deciding to walk away from their mortgages, instead of facing forced foreclosure. Who will pay the discarded debt?
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The Circle Bastiat The week's biggest financial news
The Fed defends the housing bubble, Fannie Mae's CEO resigns, and Obama wants to convert foreclosed properties into rentals
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Fixed mortgage rates hit record low – again
Fixed mortgage rates for a 30-year loan fall to 3.89 percent. But many Americans can't take advantage of the low fixed mortgage rates.
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