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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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In Pictures: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012
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Why no sign of 'sequester' cuts in perky April jobs report?
Economic doom and gloom were supposed to follow the 'sequester' cuts in federal spending, but there's no evidence in the April jobs report that the labor market has been hurt. Just wait, warn some economists.
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'Fiscal cliff' deal: Will the Tea Party find renewed strength? (+video)
Some, including members of the Tea Party, are dissatisfied with the recently agreed upon deal relating to the fiscal cliff. Tea Party groups are looking toward the next election in hopes of replacing less conservative Republican members of Congress with Tea Party candidates.
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Time to refinance your mortgage? Rates hit historic lows.
Mortgage interest rates are at their lowest point since records have been kept. Last week, some 81 percent of the loans made were refinancings, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.
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Paul Ryan to 'values voters': If Obama wins, there's no going back
In a well-received speech to social conservatives – a key element of the GOP base – Paul Ryan slams President Obama and the Democrats for putting too much emphasis on government.
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Focus Public-sector belt-tightening: thrift, or long-term drag on US economy?
Since June 2009, 504,000 jobs have been cut among municipal employees. Public-sector reductions at the local level have subtracted almost a quarter of a percentage point from annual GDP each of the past four years.
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The New Economy Housing is suddenly a bright spot for economy
In the midst of the economy's slowdown, housing is gradually picking up. Home prices and new construction are up. Existing home sales, while down, are expected to rebound.
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Focus Unpacking 'Romneyomics': how Mitt would adjust dials on the US economy
MItt Romney offers a prescription for the ailing US economy that hews to Republican principles. But it also has some unorthodox differences. Well-off Americans could get fewer government benefits and pay more for Medicare.
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Recession in America? 10 questions assessing the threat.
Concerns about weak economies in Europe have already rattled global financial markets, and things are hardly rosy at home. Is America heading into a recession? Here are answers to 10 questions about that risk.
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Euro debt crisis: Is Spain the new Greece?
Spain has become the focal point for Europe's debt crisis. But Spain isn't Greece. It's better – and worse.
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Gas prices: How much will they hurt the economy? (+video)
Gas prices are slated to hit new highs within months. How might that affect the modest economic recovery? Here's a clue: Every 10-cent rise per gallon in gas prices costs the US economy $11 billion.
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US stocks shrug off higher gas prices to push Dow above 13,000
Better economic news from Europe helped lift US stocks past the symbolic plateau. The Dow last closed above 13,000 in May 2008, before the collapse of the housing market.
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In Pictures: Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show 2012
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Can American manufacturing really be cornerstone of economic revival?
For decades, the US manufacturing sector has shriveled, but President Obama now envisions it as an engine of a revived US economy. The basis of his optimism may be hopes for 'advanced' manufacturing.
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Unemployment rate drops to 8.3 percent. Is that a problem for Mitt Romney?
It could become harder for Republicans such as Mitt Romney to blame President Obama for a lack of jobs. In January, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level since February 2009.
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2012 economic outlook: What's in store for next year?
With the housing market and auto sales showing some signs of life, pundits predict a better economy for 2012. But the ripple from a European downturn could erode the economic pace in the US.
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No sign of Herman Cain quitting yet, 'reassessing'
Herman Cain: Publicly, there were no signs that the former pizza company executive was calling it quits in his campaign for the presidential nomination.
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Northern lights: Aurora borealis astounds skywatchers
Northern lights: Traditionally, only skywatchers in high-latitude locations can see aurora borealis, but during strong solar weather events, they can be visible to observers at lower latitudes.
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A long, steep drop for Americans' standard of living
Not since at least 1960 has the US standard of living fallen so fast for so long. The average American has $1,315 less in annual disposable income now than at the onset of the Great Recession.
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Big squeeze for grads: Student loans rise, job opportunities dim
College grads have to pay back ever bigger student loans. But job opportunities are slim. Is US competitiveness at stake?
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Herman Cain's '999 plan': long overdue tax reform or job killer?
Herman Cain's political star is lately on the rise, thanks in no small part to the persistent marketing of his '9-9-9 plan' to reform the tax code. Independent economists say the plan takes us into uncharted territory.
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Obama speech: Will his jobs plan work?
Obama speech outlined many ideas that are popular and have commanded bipartisan support in the past. But the words 'stimulus' and 'spending' are unpopular, notes at least one expert.
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Could hurricane Irene help the economy? Rebuilding as stimulus.
Money spent to rebuild after hurricane Irene may slightly stimulate the economy, especially as a result of insurance payments. But most expenditures will merely be diverted from one area to another.
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Stock market volatility: Dow jumps on jobs report, plunges, then rises again
Stock market gains early Friday morning were wiped out by noon, before another rally ensued. A better-than-expected jobs report gave some analysts hope that another recession could be averted.
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A visit to a slave garden
Near Tarrytown, N.Y., Philipsburg Manor re-creates a slave garden that shows how slaves in the 1700s grew food for themselves and to sell.
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Jane Fonda: QVC axed appearance over Vietnam War comments
Jane Fonda was set to appear on the home-shopping channel on Saturday to promote her new book on aging, 'Prime Time.' But the day before, she learned her segment had been cancelled.
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