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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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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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Top 4 New Year's resolutions for your pocketbook
It’s resolution season, and with the continued economic recovery significant opportunity exists to improve your finances in the coming year. The question is how. Here are the four most important financial New Year’s resolutions that consumers can make:
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Gender pay gap: Top 5 best and worst states
The pay gap between men and women has steadily narrowed during the past few decades. Women earned 77 cents for every dollar men earned in 2011, compared with 59 cents in 1963. Here is a look at states with biggest and smallest gender pay gaps today.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims jump by 32,000
Jobless claims increased by 32,000 to 360,000 from 328,000 claims for the prior week, according to the latest jobless claims report.
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The New Economy IRS apologizes for targeting tea party: this week in the economy
The IRS is under fire for the extra scrutiny its workers gave to 'Tea Party' and 'Patriot' groups' applications for tax-exempt status. Plus, the Dow hit a milestone, jobless claims continued to drop, and other news from around the US economy this week.
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Immigration reform bill: Top 8 changes GOP senators want
More than 300 amendments were submitted for possible inclusion in a sweeping immigration reform package – at least 100 of them from two Republicans, Sens. Charles Grassley of Iowa and Jeff Sessions of Alabama. Here are eight notable changes GOP lawmakers want to see in bill, as the Senate Judiciary Committee takes up amendments between now and Memorial Day.
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The New Economy Dow passes 15000. Now what?
With the Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting the 15000 milestone and economic signals flashing continued growth, the case for bull market optimists looks stronger. But there are reasons to be cautious about a retrenchment of the Dow.
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Global News Blog May Day protests: From Bangladesh to Europe, angry workers rally in the tens of thousands (+video)
But this year's May Day demonstrations come on the heels of the tragic Bangladesh factory collapse, a potent symbol for many of the importance of workers' rights.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims decline by 16,000
Jobless claims declined by 16,000 to 339,000 claims, according to Thursday's jobless claims report. Currently there are some 1.79 million people receiving federal “extended” unemployment benefits.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims rise by 4,000
Jobless claims increased by 4,000 to 352,000 claims from 348,000 claims for the prior week, according to Thursday's jobless claims report.
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The New Economy Big drop in jobless claims: this week in the economy
A bigger-than-expected drop in jobless claims might mean the employment picture isn't as bleak as thought. But retail sales disappointed, and consumer sentiment is still gloomy.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop to 346,000
Jobless claims declined by a notable 42,000 to 346,000 claims from 388,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Robert Reich The invisible sequester
Americans are starting to feel the pain from the sequester's $85 billion in federal spending cuts between March and September 30, Reich writes. They just don’t know it yet.
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Paper Economy Unemployment drops to 7.6 percent in March
Unemployment declined to 7.6 percent in March, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total unemployment, including marginally attached workers, declined to 13.8 percent.
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Paper Economy Hiring slows as economy adds only 88,000 jobs in March
The US economy added only 88,000 jobs in March, according to Friday's Employment Situation Report. The unemployment rate declined to 7.6 percent over the same period.
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Stocks up again; Dow on 10-day streak
Stocks closed higher on Wall Street Thursday, and the Dow Jones industrial average rose for the tenth day in a row. Reassurances from Federal Reserve officials that they plan to keep interests rates at historically low levels have also helped push stocks higher
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop by 10,000
Jobless claims declined by 10,000 to 332,000 claims from 342,000 claims for the prior week, according to Thursday's jobless claims report from the Department of Labor.
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Top 10 places to buy a foreclosed home
Here are the Top 10 metropolitan areas to buy a foreclosed home, according to RealtyTrac:
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Unemployment rate drops to 7.7 percent. How real is job-market progress?
Unemployment is at its lowest level since the end of 2008. But the improvement stemmed from mixed reasons: more people hired, but also fewer people looking for work.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims fall to 340,000
Jobless claims declined by 7,000 to 340,000 claims from 347,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims fall to 344,000
Jobless claims declined by 22,000 to 344,000 claims from 366,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims jump to 362,000
Jobless claims increased by 20,000 to 362,000 claims from 342,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims drop to 366,000
Jobless claims declined by 5,000 to 366,000 claims from 371,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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Paper Economy Jobs report: Unemployment ticks up to 7.9 percent
Friday's jobs report shows that the unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 7.9 percent.
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The New Economy US job growth like 'Groundhog Day' – all over again
US economy adds 157,000 jobs in January – tepid growth that the labor market can't seem to break out of. But upward revisions to last year's job numbers suggest the US has regained 61 percent of the employment it lost during the Great Recession.
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Paper Economy Jobless claims jump by 38,000
Jobless claims increased by 38,000 to 368,000 claims from 330,000 jobless claims for the prior week.
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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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Paper Economy Jobless claims decline by 37,000
Jobless claims declined by 37,000 to 335,000 claims from a revised 372,000 jobless claims for the prior week, according to the latest data.
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