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Infrastructure a new stimulus plan

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John Dimsdale | Oct 29, 2008
Instead of individual tax rebates, Congress will probably focus new stimulus efforts on infrastructure improvements. John Dimsdale reports transportation and green projects could get high priority.
Posted In: Jobs
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IMF list of needy countries growing

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Megan Williams | Oct 29, 2008
Hungary is now receiving $25 billion from the IMF to help it cope with its dropped currency and deep debt. But with more countries on the horizon in need, will the IMF have enough? Megan Williams reports.
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Third Bank of the United States?

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Chris Farrell | Oct 7, 2008
From economist Ed Yardeni:...
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Finally, a living room to die for

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Caitlan Carroll | Oct 31, 2008
If you're looking to entertain the life out of your guests, why not buy a couch made from a coffin? Caitlan Carroll has this story on a new furniture business in Southern California.
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Don't give the house to a scammer

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Alisa Roth | Oct 24, 2008
In a world of questionable mortgage lenders and credit gone wrong, who can you trust to help you out of a foreclosure? Alisa Roth tells us stories of scammers that troubled homeowners should be careful to avoid.
Posted In: Housing
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Many mortgage borrowers upside-down

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Nancy Marshall-Genzer | Oct 31, 2008
About 20% of American mortgage borrowers are upside-down, meaning they owe more than their homes are now valued. Nancy Marshall Genzer looks at which states are most affected.
Posted In: Housing
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S. Africa debates control of elephants

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Gretchen Wilson | Aug 28, 2008
Inside South Africa's nature reserves, herds of elephants are growing. So the government's come up with a new plan -- with an eye toward the bottom line. Gretchen Wilson reports.
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Dow closes up nearly 900 points

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Richard Core | Oct 28, 2008
Consumer confidence hits an all-time low and today's Dow reacts by ... hitting the second-highest point gain ever. Analysts contacted by the...
Posted In: Dow, financial crisis, markets
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Virgin considering a three-way deal

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Megan Williams | Oct 30, 2008
Virgin is considering possible three-way deal between itself, BMI and Luftansa. Virgin could get local flights in the U.K. and also form an alliance with Luftansa for international flights. Megan Williams reports.
Posted In: Airlines, Mergers and Acquisitions
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Defaults threaten public transit systems

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Steve Henn | Oct 30, 2008
DC's Metro transit system could default on a complicated deal and wind up owing foreign bankers $43 million. AIG guaranteed the deal and others like it, leaving at least 31 public services facing defaults too. Steve Henn reports.
Posted In: Economy

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