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Energy Voices 'Unconventional' energy: rise of women in oil and gas industry
Nearly half of new oil and gas jobs in the US went to women in the first three months of this year, according to an analysis. Men still dominate the field, but new technologies are diversifying the workforce of the oil and gas industry.
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Social Security proposal from Obama: How would it affect you?
'Chained CPI,' a leading idea for how to keep Social Security solvent for the decades ahead, is part of President Obama's budget proposal. Here's what it would mean for benefits.
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Opinion Immigration reform needs consensus on flow of foreign labor
The US must adjust the future flow of immigrants – low-skilled guest workers and educated foreigners alike. Immigration reform must include incentives for legal immigration, recognize the employment needs of US citizens, and create a flexible system that can adjust over time.
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Worst lapse in years: Fed probes early release of minutes
More than 100 people received Federal Reserve policy minutes some 24 hours before their scheduled release. Federal Reserve and federal regulators are looking to see if any stocks or other securities were traded based on the information.
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Fear Itself
Ira Katznelson has produced an exceptionally engaging and thoughtful account of the New Deal era.
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Have degree, driving cab: Nearly half of college grads are overqualified
New study finds that 48 percent of college graduates are in jobs that do not require a college degree, fueling consumer doubts over whether a college education is worth the cost.
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The New Economy 2013: the year to find a new job – if the economy will let you
A third of workers are eager to change jobs. But with unemployment still high at 7.8 percent and job growth tepid, a job switch will prove more difficult for some workers than others.
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Social Security reform: What 'chained CPI' proposal by Obama means
Obama proposes revising the way Social Security benefits get adjusted each year to help retirees cope with inflation, as part of 'fiscal cliff' talks. Here's how 'chained CPI' would alter the status quo.
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Bernard Madoff lawsuits end with $210M settlement
Bernard Madoff victims will get $210 million in a settlement reached by the bank BNY Mellon. The settlement is expected to mark the end of lawsuits stemming from the Bernard Madoff scandal and return nearly all of the original investments to those who were defrauded.
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Modern Parenthood Election 2012: We're all candidates for change, especially middle-schoolers
Election 2012 future shock: Issues and information are evolving at exponential rates. That makes the job of citizenship and voting pretty important – because, as this principal, whose 2008 middle-schoolers are voters now, sees it, we're all candidates for change.
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Energy Voices Money in politics: Big oil's ties to Washington
A report from the National Wildlife Federation highlights the role it says oil companies play in U.S. politics, stating energy companies are influencing legislation in favour of oil, natural gas and coal policies, according to OilPrice.com
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Asian stocks, boosted by stimulus, fall on economic outlook
Asian stock markets drift lower as concerns rise about global economic weakness. Stock market optimism over stimulus from Fed and other central banks seems to be fading.
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Georgia flouts federal order, withholds lunch ladies' unemployment benefits
States nationwide are trying to cut costs by reining in unemployment benefits, but Georgia has taken a bold step by refusing to pay seasonal workers. The Obama administration is concerned.
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Fed says US economy has slowed, takes no new action
The Federal Reserve wrapped up a two-day meeting Wednesday in Washington. Reaction on Wall Street was mixed.
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Child labor: Farming parents defend putting children to work
The US Labor Department has dropped its plans to regulate child labor on farms. The rules, say some farmers, did not reflect the reality on farms where children grow up learning about the dangers of equipment.
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Health-care reform law: How Supreme Court ruling affects families
The US Supreme Court ruling upholding President Obama's health-care reform law carries major import for millions of American families. Notably, many who are uninsured will gain access to health coverage.
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Decoder Wire 'Private sector is doing fine'? Obama retracts as GOP mocks
President Obama's remark that the sagging economy is due to cuts in public-sector jobs riled Republicans in Congress, who pledge to extend the Bush tax cuts and repeal health-care reform.
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The New Economy Unemployment rate hits three-year low. Hooray? No, boo!
The unemployment rate for April was 8.1 percent, the lowest rate since President Obama took office. But the unemployment rate is falling for all the wrong reasons.
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Harvard and MIT to offer online courses. A step in lowering college costs?
On Wednesday, Harvard and MIT announced they're forming a new organization called edX to deliver online courses to learners around the world. Each school is investing $30 million.
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Modern Parenthood Ann Romney working mom debate obscures value of child care (+video)
Somebody needs to take care of the kids, and the Ann Romney working mom debate is evidence that child care is mostly invisible in economic and political discussion – until someone misspeaks.
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Drug testing: Florida aims to be first to test public workers
New Florida drug-testing law allows agency heads to randomly test public workers for illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and alcohol. But it exempts the governor and state legislators.
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Stocks fall. Greece weighs on markets.
Stocks are down in Asia and Europe ahead of a key European summit. S&P futures are also lower. Investors shun stocks as concerns linger about Greece's long-term solvency.
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Stock market divide: Asia down, Europe up
Stock market indexes in Asia close lower on bad news out of Europe. But European stock market indexes rise on hopes for stronger US job data.
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Unemployment rate: How many Americans are really unemployed?
It depends on which measurement you use. For most people, the ability to find a job is the most basic sign of a healthy economy. Changes in the unemployment rate signal whether getting a job is becoming harder or easier for US workers. But other numbers, also sent out by the Labor Department on the first Friday of each month, offer additional barometers to watch. Here are five ways to measure the jobless problem, with the latest numbers plugged in.
12/02/2011 03:05 pm -
Super committee failure threatens key tax breaks
Super committee deal would have made it easier for Congress to extend temporary tax breaks that are buoying the economy. The likely debacle of the super committee could trim growth by ending those tax breaks.
11/21/2011 09:01 am
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