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How did the tax code get so dense?

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Steve Chiotakis and Chris Farrell | Apr 2, 2009
The big tax deadline is a few weeks away, and the calls for IRS forms and schedules have gotten louder. Steve Chiotakis talks to economics correspondent Chris Farrel about how tax code got so complicated in the first place.
Posted In: Taxes
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Baltic Dry Index and Gold

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Chris Farrell | Apr 2, 2009
Is the global economic recession starting to bottom out? One indication that activity is slowly picking up is the Baltic Dry Index. In a recent...
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Is Skype the next Google?

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Scott Jagow | Mar 30, 2009
Tomorrow, Skype launches its new app for the Iphone, and in May, the Blackberry gets one. I don't know if the mobile phone companies are worried,...
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G-20 takes shape around regulation

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Stephen Beard and Steve Chiotakis | Apr 2, 2009
As the G-20 gets underway, regulation is the big theme, and countries are starting to pledge their support to do what's necessary to help their economies. Steve Chiotakis reviews other decisions being made with Stephen Beard in London.
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Ergonomics rules worry businesses

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Rachel Dornhelm | Sep 12, 2008
Most large businesses set ergonomics standards for themselves, but small and large businesses worry about the cost if federal standards are adopted. Rachel Dornhelm reports on a forum being held today.
Posted In: Crime, Jobs
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Where your money is going

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Scott Jagow | Apr 1, 2009
The Obama administration seems to be hitting its stride in terms of communicating with the public. The website designed to track the government's...
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Happy Poor People

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Scott Jagow | Mar 31, 2009
I'm continuing my series of posts prompted by the question, What's on your mind? One subject that came up was rich vs poor. Robin said she wanted...
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Borrow to boost credit score?

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Chris Farrell | Mar 25, 2009
Question: Hi Chris: Thanks to you and Tess for your informative show. It's appointment radio for me on weekends. :)...
Posted In: debt
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GM's workers face even tougher times

| Apr 1, 2009
The Obama administration is optimistic General Motors can restructure without declaring bankruptcy. But in order to do so, its workers will have to make more concessions. John Dimsdale reports.
Posted In: Auto, Jobs
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Keeping track of the bailouts

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Scott Jagow | Mar 31, 2009
The TARP auditor Neil Barofsky testified before Congress today and gave some numbers that feel like hard punch to the gut. He said so far, the US...

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