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Worries grow over cuts to unemployment aid
David Gura Nov 26, 2012
During the recession, Congress lengthened unemployment aid to a maximum of 99 weeks. If not renewed, the current extension will expire at the end of the year.
In holiday season, Sandy repairs continue -- and add up
Mark Garrison Nov 23, 2012
Hurricane Sandy caused damage and pain across several states. With the clean-up still in its first stages, rebuilding and repairing could become an economic boost.
Rental cars scarce in NYC for Thanksgiving
Alex Goldmark Nov 22, 2012
Hurricane Sandy damaged hundreds of thousands of cars, so it's been tough to find a rental in time for holiday travel.
Moral hazard: Should taxpayers have to bail out disaster-prone regions?
Kai Ryssdal Nov 21, 2012
When a hurricane costs billions to clean up, who should foot the bill?
Education groups lobby hard against 'fiscal cliff'
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Nov 23, 2012
Education lobbyists make up the lion's share of groups pushing to avert the 'fiscal cliff.'
Fed's Bernanke gives words of warning on fiscal cliff
Kai Ryssdal Nov 20, 2012
Federal Reserve chief Ben Bernanke says he believes that worries about the fiscal cliff are already affecting the economy.
Rally suggests fiscal cliff deal is done
Dan Bobkoff Nov 19, 2012
Wall Street rallies on optimism that a deal will be reached to avoid the fiscal cliff. Nevermind that Congress is on recess and Obama is in Asia.
Long Island Power slammed for slow Sandy response
Tracey Samuelson Nov 19, 2012
Three weeks after Hurricane Sandy power has been restored for most people affected by the storm. But the embattled LIPA is still dealing with a wave of criticism over its performance.
Displaced NYC marathoners run in Philadelphia
Elizabeth Fiedler Nov 19, 2012
New York officials decided to scrap the New York Marathon in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. The cancellation may be an economic boon for another marathon just down the road.
Congressional leaders meet about the fiscal cliff
Kai Ryssdal Nov 16, 2012
The Weekly Wrap dissects today's meeting at the White House over the fiscal cliff.
