Topic: Robert Shapiro
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As economic recovery sags, would a federal budget deal hurt or help?
Vice President Biden and congressional negotiators met again Wednesday to try to reach a deal on the budget deficit and US debt. As the economic recovery falters, how not to imperil it is a top consideration.
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National debt limit: Grand bargain eludes, narrow deal likely
The House rejected a measure Tuesday to simply raise the national debt limit, no strings attached. Obama meets Wednesday with GOP lawmakers on fiscal issues. Why a sweeping deal is unlikely.
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America's Job No. 1: A better employment rate
A selection of solutions for a better employment rate: From cutting taxes to raising taxes, job sharing to job training.
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Will Americans raise taxes to curb deficits? Oregon a test case.
A ballot before Oregon voters Tuesday would raise taxes on high earners to lower the yawning state deficit. It is being seen as a snapshot of the national mood.
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Geithner's big week with Congress, bank plan
The Treasury secretary begins to find his footing after a shaky start.
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For Obama, the economy can't wait
His top priorities are stimulus proposals, the 'G-20' summit, and picking a Treasury chief.
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