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Mexican immigration to the U.S. slows
Apr 24, 2012 The flow of people moving between Mexico and the U.S. is now close to zero right now. That surprising new data today comes from the non-partisan Pew Hispanic Center. By comparison, over the last four decades, an estimated 12 million Mexicans came to the United States.
Wal-Mart faces allegations of bribery in Mexico
Apr 23, 2012 The New York Times reports that Wal-Mart's Mexican subsidiary paid millions of dollars in bribes in order to put its stores all over Mexico.
A subdued reading on rates
Apr 2, 2012 The survey consensus was for no increase to slight increase in interest rates for 2012. Nothing dramatic. Very muted. There's no sense that the economy will turn gangbusters. At best, the economy will show modest gains in 2012.
Children of deported parents forced into foster care
Apr 3, 2012 A man deported to Mexico struggles to be reunited with his kids, now in North Carolina foster care.
The Obama interview: U.S. must invest in itself
Mar 22, 2012 On a two-day trip to promote his energy policy, President Obama said the nation must invest in alternative energy or cede leadership to China. He called on Congress to help create jobs by providing more aid to struggling homeowners and investing more in infrastructure.
Is our economic rebound for real?
Feb 17, 2012 Economic data indicate our economy is warming up. But how might Europe's problems affect America's recovery?
The economy's looking up, but can Obama take credit?
Feb 16, 2012 Commentator Megan McArdle says no president has that much control over the economy.
You can get your dream job in this economy
Feb 3, 2012 Many college grads feel betrayed when they can't find a job commensurate with their education. But Ramit Sethi of "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" says that it is possible to get your dream job -- if you're willing to work for it.
Déjà Vu all over again
Feb 3, 2012 What if the U.S. economy is becoming the economic engine that keeps the global economy out of recession?
Getting Personal: To move or not to move
Feb 3, 2012
Tess Vigeland and economics editor Chris Farrell discuss the possibility of more transparency on 401(k) fees. Plus, callers ask questions about supporting retired parents and the pros and cons of uprooting a family for a new job.
