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Sequester funding cuts have researchers worried
Apr 29, 2013
As government spending on medical research drops, some would-be scientists are having second thoughts.
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Sunflowers, pocket parks and other ideas aim to beautify vacant lots
Apr 26, 2013
The Washington University Sustainable Land Lab Competition's goal? To find something creative to do with all the vacant lots in the country.
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Why there's nothing wrong with a 2.5 percent increase in GDP
Apr 26, 2013
With all the dysfunction in government and economies, why should a 2.5 percent increase in GDP sound bad?
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Furloughs: On the job, but out of work
Apr 26, 2013
Sequester-related furloughs went into effect this week, impacting mostly air traffic controllers employed by the federal government. How can other public servants prepare their personal finances to take on mandatory unpaid leave?
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PODCAST: What's GDP growth got to do with it? And, Google stock tips
Apr 26, 2013
U.S. GDP grew at an annual pace of 2.5 percent in the first quarter, disappointing investors and many economists. But why is GDP growth necessary? And can you get stock tips from Google search?
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Why do we need GDP to grow anyway?
Apr 26, 2013
U.S. GDP grew at an annual pace of 2.5 percent in the first quarter, disappointing investors and many economists. But why is GDP growth necessary?
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Does cutting taxes really shrink government?
Apr 25, 2013
Calvin Coolidge learned the hard way that cutting taxes doesn't necessarily shrink the size of government.
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PODCAST: Delays on the horizon, Austerity in the rear-view
Apr 25, 2013
Airlines look to mitigate delays caused by the sequestration. Italy has a new Prime Minister and he doesn't like austerity. And who bears responsibility for sub-standard safety conditions in overseas factories?
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Government spends $890,000 on fees for empty bank accounts
Apr 25, 2013
Sequester that, right?
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Is fight over CFPB undermining its authority?
Apr 24, 2013
Observers worry the lack of a full-fledged director undercuts agency's ability to protect consumers.
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