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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.
Posted In: Oil, fracking, fossil fuels
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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.
Posted In: southwest, arizona, construction, employment
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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.
Posted In: bonds, SEC, Securities and Exchange Commission
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Are 501(c)4 nonprofit groups too partisan?

May 13, 2013
They’re called social-welfare organizations, but 501(c)4 nonprofit groups are increasingly partisan lobbying machines on both the left and right. Who can get this tax-exempt status?
Posted In: non-profit, lobbying, nonprofits
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PODCAST: Bloomberg admits snooping, Air Force seeks money-saving ideas

May 13, 2013
Retail sales inched up in April. Bloomberg News admits to allowing reporters to access private client data. And, the Air Force turns to rank-and-file members for cost-cutting ideas.
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Getting college students across the finish line

May 10, 2013
Over the last decade, Georgia State University has created a winning formula to boost graduation rates.
Posted In: college
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PODCAST: A budget surplus; an 'old' CEO at age 48

May 10, 2013
The federal government will post a surplus for April 2013. The CEO of online retail giant Alibaba says he's too old for the job at 48. And, Obamacare's PR push is gearing up for prime time.
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CBO estimates $112 billion federal surplus for April

May 10, 2013
Pinch yourself. You're not dreaming.
Posted In: Economy, budget, surplus
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The Obamacare charm offensive begins

May 10, 2013
The Affordable Care Act's PR push is gearing up for prime time.
Posted In: Affordable Care Act, health care, health care reform

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