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The incredible shrinking budget deficit
May 15, 2013
The Congressional Budget Office reports that this year's federal budget will be the smallest in years -- but don't uncork the champagne yet.
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PODCAST: Retailers react to Bangladesh; oil companies raided in Europe
May 15, 2013
A look at how new retail figures impact the economy. After last month's collapse at a garment factory, retailers around the world are responding in different ways. The European Commission is investigating a potential price manipulation scheme among oil companies. A Senate committee on governmental affairs looks at 380 ways “to make Washington more efficient.”
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Retail makes modest gains
May 15, 2013
A look at how new retail figures impact the economy.
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380 ways to make the government more efficient (Video)
May 15, 2013
A Senate committee on governmental affairs looks at 380 ways “to make Washington more efficient.” What’s likely to be the fate of this cost-cutting initiative?
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Politics, money and power: Inside the IRS' targeting of conservative social welfare groups
May 14, 2013
The IRS is now facing a criminal investigation over its targeting of conservative groups that applied for tax exempt status.
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Unemployed steelworker is back in a job
May 14, 2013
One small economic data point: a steelworker in the Midwest, back on the job.
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PODCAST: North American fossil fuel domination; cell phone theft
May 14, 2013
A new report says North America will once again dominate fossil fuel production. Cell phone theft in this country is on the rise, but there’s not really any incentive for the industry to help curb the increase. Housing seems to be in recovery mode in places like Phoenix, Arizona. But it may be tough for homebuilders to lure back construction workers.
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How the markets will react to more North American fuel production
May 14, 2013
When fossil fuel gets cheap.
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Construction is back in Southwest, but where are the workers?
May 14, 2013
Housing seems to be in recovery mode in places like Phoenix, Arizona. But it may be tough for homebuilders to lure back construction workers.
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The SEC attempts to fix conflicts of interest in bond-rating
May 13, 2013
The SEC meets with experts Tuesday about the alleged conflicts of interest in the bond-rating industry, after delaying new rules to deal with the issue.
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