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Fiscal deal will cost you: 8 tax changes
Here are eight tax changes under the 'fiscal cliff' deal that may hit your pocketbook.
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How much do you know about US entitlement programs? Take our quiz.
The push to reform entitlement programs is at the heart of debates about the future of the US budget. They include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (welfare).
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'Fiscal cliff' 101: 5 basic questions answered
President Obama and congressional leaders are working to stop the US from going over the “fiscal cliff,” a combination of higher taxes and lower spending set to take effect Jan. 1. Here are five steps to understanding what's going on.
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Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney?
Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
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'Why You're Not Married...Yet': 5 tips from the book's author
Writer Tracy McMillan offers readers advice on relationships.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims rise by 10,000
Jobless claims increased by 10,000 to 372,000 claims from a revised 362,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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ADP: New jobs reached 10-month high in December (+video)
ADP monthly employment survey showed businesses added 215,000 jobs last month, the most in 10 months and much higher than November's total of 148,000. Economists tend to be cautious of the ADP report because it can diverge sharply from government job figures.
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'Fiscal cliff' deal: What will it mean for you?
Some aspects of the fiscal cliff deal are well-known – such as rising tax rates on the rich. But, actually, everyone will be paying more taxes. Here's a look at the deal's details.
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Briefing
Fiscal deal will cost you: 8 tax changes
Here are eight tax changes under the 'fiscal cliff' deal that may hit your pocketbook.
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How much do you know about US entitlement programs? Take our quiz.
The push to reform entitlement programs is at the heart of debates about the future of the US budget. They include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment benefits, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (welfare).
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'Fiscal cliff': How far apart are the sides now on tax cut deal?
Both sides have appeared to come closer together on Bush-era tax cuts, but many other issues remain, and Senate majority leader Harry Reid still isn't saying much publicly.
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Obama keeps up the pressure as Senators Reid and McConnell negotiate 'fiscal cliff'
President Obama appeared on 'Meet the Press' Sunday as Senators Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell tried to work out a last-minute deal to avoid plunging over the 'fiscal cliff.'
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Obama, Congress struggle toward fiscal cliff deal
On Friday President Barack Obama met with congressional leaders once again to try negotiating a budget deal. Obama said he walked away from the meeting 'optimistic.'
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Stocks edge up as investors await fiscal cliff deal
Stocks ended higher Thursday despite fiscal cliff uncertainty weighing on stock traders' minds.
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Paper Economy Long term unemployment decreases in November
Workers unemployed 27 weeks or more decreased to 4.79 million or 40.1 percent of all unemployed workers in November.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims decline by 25,000
Jobless claims fell to 370,000 from a revised 395,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Energy Voices Oil and the 'fiscal cliff'
Tverberg explores the connection between changes in the oil market and growing concern of the 'fiscal cliff.'
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Why Obama is pushing for stimulus in 'fiscal cliff' deal (+video)
President Obama's opening offer in 'fiscal cliff' talks includes $255 billion in stimulus spending – tax cuts, incentives, and more. It could be a bargaining ploy or a bid to offset rising taxes on the rich.
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Decoder Wire 'Fiscal cliff' proposal: Is Obama trying to peeve GOP?
President Obama's fiscal cliff plan calls for, among other things, $1.6 trillion in tax increases over 10 years. But what really appears to annoy Republicans is the lack of specificity on spending cuts.
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Stocks rise and fall with twists in budget talks
Stocks rose modestly Thursday on hopes that a budget deal would be reached in Washington. Promising optimistic reports also sent stocks upward.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop below 400k
Jobless claims declined by 23,000 to 393,000 from a revised 416,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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'Fiscal cliff' 101: 5 basic questions answered
President Obama and congressional leaders are working to stop the US from going over the “fiscal cliff,” a combination of higher taxes and lower spending set to take effect Jan. 1. Here are five steps to understanding what's going on.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims surge by 78,000
Jobless claims rose unexpectedly as initial claims jumped back above the closely watched 400K level.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop by 8,000
Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims declined by 8,000 to 355,000 claims from a revised 363,000 claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims fall by 9,000
Seasonally adjusted initial unemployment claims declined by 9,000 to 363,000 jobless claims from a revised 372,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Seven battleground states: Does economy help Obama or Romney?
Seven states have emerged as battlegrounds that may well determine the 2012 presidential election. Here's a look at seven battleground states and how their economic situation is shaping the presidential election:
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Jobless claims drop. Unemployment rate to follow?
Jobless claims in the US fell by 23,000 to 369,000 last week after being distorted by seasonal adjustment problems. When jobless claims fall below 375,000, it suggests hiring is strong enough to lower the unemployment rate.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop by 23,000
The latest data shows a decline in initial jobless claims. Seasonally adjusted unemployment claims declined by a notable 23,000 to 369,000 claims from a revised 392,000 claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims jump by 46,000
Seasonally adjusted “initial” unemployment claims jumped to 388,000 claims for the prior week while seasonally adjusted “continued” jobless claims dropped to 3.252 million.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop by 30,000
Jobless claims fell to 339,000 claims from a revised 369,000 claims for the prior week. Seasonally adjusted 'continued' jobless claims dropped to 3.273 million.
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