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• Sep 25, 2007

  UAW workers strike General Motors

  At General Motors this morning 73,000 UAW members walked off the job and onto the picket lines in the first nationwide strike against an American car maker since 1976. Until the walkout, negotiations had appeared positive. Alisa Roth reports on where things got off track.

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• Sep 22, 2007

  Dollar’s drop falls both ways

  With the dollar weakening against the euro, trips across the pond are even more expensive than they were. North of the border it's another story. We asked Alisa Roth if she could find folks who are feeling the pinch — and finding a good fit.

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• Sep 15, 2007

  UAW puts contract talks on GM

  The contract between the United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three carmakers is set to expire tonight at midnight. With Ford and Chrysler voting to extend their contracts, the union has singled out General Motors for special attention. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Sep 14, 2007

  UAW contract almost up

  The contract between the United Auto Workers and the big three car makers expires tonight at midnight, and there's a chance the talks will go past deadline. Alisa Roth looks at one of the main issues at stake.

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• Sep 13, 2007

  Did we say no recession?

  A lot of economists have been notably optimistic about the subprime crisis, saying it wouldn't lead to a recession anytime soon. But a poll out today from Reuters may indicate a change of heart. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Sep 12, 2007

  Some markets spared from subprime

  Not all world markets are suffering from the subprime crisis. According to the Bank for International Settlements, emerging economies like India and Brazil have largely been spared. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Sep 11, 2007

  Time’s almost up for UAW negotiations

  United Auto Workers are still in talks with the Big Three about union contracts set to expire Friday. Alisa Roth looks into why it's taking so long.

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• Sep 10, 2007

  Toy companies getting testy

  Disney and Toys "R" Us are among the companies hiring engineers to test toys at random from off the shelves. This will add a layer of security — and most likely a layer of cost. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Sep 5, 2007

  Thanks Australia, here’s an arms deal

  President Bush and Australia's prime minister took a break from the APEC summit today to reconfirm their position on Iraq. And perhaps not by coincidence, Bush is expected to announce a big defense deal with Australia. Alisa Roth reports.

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• Aug 4, 2007

  Know your worth in the job market

  Prospective employees have a right to know what they're worth in the job market. Alisa Roth shows us how salary websites can help your research and why you might also want to be careful about the numbers.

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