Mar 28, 2006

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Computer sales slow

by Dan Grech

Mar 28, 2006

A new forecast predicts sales of personal computers will fall over the next couple of years. Dan Grech takes a look at how the industry is likely to respond.

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Immigration battle lines are drawn

by Stacey Vanek Smith

Mar 28, 2006

There's a wide gulf between the sides in the immigration-reform battle. The House has passed legislation that would criminalize illegal immigrants.Today, the Senate debates a bill that includes the immigrant-friendly guest-worker program. Stacey Vanek Smith reports.

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China storing up US dollars

by Jocelyn Ford

Mar 28, 2006

A Chinese government-owned newspaper says the country now has the biggest currency reserves in the world -- $850 billion and counting. Jocelyn Ford reports.

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Best theater in London? The budget process

by Scott Jagow

Mar 28, 2006

While America and Britain share many cultural traits, Financial Times editor David Wells says their approach to the public sector budget process couldn't be more different.

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