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GDP: Good, but not great

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Jill Schlesinger
Jan 27, 2012
The nation's gross domestic product -- the value of all goods and services produced -- grew at an annual rate of 2.8 percent in the fourth quarter, the fastest pace since the second quarter of 2010.
Posted In: GDP, Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
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Does the private sector want to create jobs in the U.S.?

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Robert Reich
Jan 26, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says multinational companies based in the U.S. look out for their own interests, not American workers.
Posted In: competitiveness, research and development
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Secret keeps man on margins of the economy

by
Jose Arreola
Jan 23, 2012
But a decision on routes during a road trip forced Jose Arreola to reveal it to a friend.
Posted In: My Life Is True, Immigration
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The saving dilemma

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Felix Click
Jan 20, 2012
Commentator Felix Click describes how tough it can be to enjoy your money when you're used to scrimping and saving.
Posted In: Saving, frugality, Money, budget, spending
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The economy is a ball and chain around Obama's ankle

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Todd Buchholz
Jan 18, 2012
Commentator Todd Buchholz says Americans aren't afraid to fire the president when times are tough.
Posted In: 2012 election, politics
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Republicans no shoe-in to retake presidency

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Jamal Simmons
Jan 18, 2012
Commentator Jamal Simmons says weak GOP candidates give Obama the edge despite economy.
Posted In: 2012 election, politics
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To pay for school, one undergrad makes a fateful decision.

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Alejandra Bautista-Landin
Jan 15, 2012
Commentator Alejandra Bautista-Landin reflects on the decision that changed her life and where she's come since.
Posted In: My Life Is True
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Your television viewing choices

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Rob Long
Jan 13, 2012
One word to describe the future of television: more. More everything. And that' s going to change the lives of those in the business of TV.
Posted In: tv, television
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How's about a do-over on all that debt?

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Tim Bedore
Jan 13, 2012
Comedian Tim Bedore likes the concept of debt forgiveness. And he has some ideas about how to make us swallow it.
Posted In: debt forgiveness
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Can good unemployment numbers be bad?

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Robert Reich
Jan 11, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says they can be for President Obama.
Posted In: 2012 election, Unemployment

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