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Obama proposes bringing jobs home from overseas. Would his plan work?

To achieve his goal of 'insourcing,' Obama proposes rewarding firms that create jobs in the US while imposing higher effective taxes on profits earned by overseas operations.

Is Gary Johnson right about shovel-ready jobs? 5 infrastructure challenges.

Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson scored a rhetorical winner by saying that his neighbor's dogs 'have created more shovel-ready jobs than this current administration.' But the one-liner doesn't settle the debate over infrastructure and the economy.

Obama makes Silicon Valley pilgrimage in quest to boost US innovation

President has made innovation the centerpiece of his push to revive the American economy. He traveled to Silicon Valley Thursday to woo CEOs in the capital of American innovation.

Does Obama budget 'win the future'? Six ways he wants to boost innovation.

The Obama budget proposal for 2012 includes significant funding increases for scientific research and science education. But some supporters of an innovation agenda say it isn't ambitious enough.

What if the US shut down the Internet like Egypt did?

For starters, you wouldn't be reading this article.

Obama to loosen export controls: Will it help economy or hurt security?

President Obama will announce Tuesday a plan to revamp the export controls on sensitive military equipment. The move could boost US trade, but it will have to be done carefully, experts say.

Why Facebook enjoys explosive growth - despite its many stumbles

Facebook's staggering growth rolls over critics on issues from ease of use to user privacy.

Fix the economy? There's a mobile app for that.

Mobile apps could boost the economy just as previous high-tech breakthroughs have.

How America can create jobs

The nation's entrepreneurial prowess may be the best hope to stem 9.7 percent unemployment. Companies from a laser-tech firm to a baby-sitting network are harnessing new ideas – and helping reinvent the economy.

Blueprint for honing America's entrepreneurial edge

It should boost R&D spending, improve the education system, and lure the brightest immigrants.

White House proposes tax credits for clean energy

Combining its push for clean energy and new jobs, the White House backs $5.4 billion in new tax credits intended to create tens of thousands of new manufacturing jobs.

Fight brews over how to build a better Internet

The stimulus bill has $6 billion to expand broadband access. But who can do it soonest vs. best?

For a spiffier electric grid: $11 billion

Wanted: next growth engine for US economy

High-tech, healthcare, energy, or factory goods could rev up a year from now.

Obama and McCain diverge on globalized trade

They’re looking for balance between ‘free trade’ and protection for American workers.

Candidates now focus on financial crisis

Obama and McCain hope to jump-start the economy, but their plans clearly differ.

Does GDP really capture economy's health?

A Senate hearing Wednesday will revisit the debate on the economy's best known measure.