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Romney Argues Big Spending Cuts Would Cause 'Depression,' Contrary To Tea Party Activists

2012-05-25T13:24:02Z

Republican House Speaker John Boehner and GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney have, in the course of the past week, pushed starkly different approach...

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Rep. Stacey Abrams: USA Inc.: Profit-Motive vs. People-Motive

2012-05-25T12:03:17Z

As the firestorm dies down about Bain Capital, the core of the debate must remain. What ethic will guide our next president? Will he have a profit-motive or a people-motive?

Read more: Mitt Romney Bain Capital, Cory Booker Bain Capital, Cory Booker Obama, Bain Capital, Obama Bain Capital Attacks, Private Equity, Job Creation, Obama Bain Capital, Politics News

Tim Roemer: America's Emerging Economic Reincarnation

2012-05-25T11:41:13Z

Four global forces, as they are leveraged and exploited by American business and political leaders, will help the United States recreate itself and revive into a 21st century economic powerhouse by 2025.

Read more: Manufacturing, Jobs, United States, Job Creation, Bric, Economy, Politics News

Obama Administration Says 'No' To Global Health Fund For Developing Nations

2012-05-25T08:36:24Z

WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration has alarmed global health experts by opposing a new international fund that would fight disease in the developi...

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Michael J.W. Stickings: The Shyster: How Romney Will Promise Anything to Be President

2012-05-24T18:08:01Z

As the Trojans might have said, beware of people named Mitt Romney making promises they cannot possibly keep.

Read more: U.S. Economy, Unemployment, 2012 Presidential Election, 2012 Election, Mitt Romney, Jobs, Auto Industry Bailout, Auto Industry, Barack Obama, Politics News

Guess What Country Has The Longest Working Hours

2012-05-24T15:11:36Z

While the global recession has compelled at least one national leader -- Britain's Foreign Secretary William Hague -- to encourage employees to "work ...

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Frank A. Weil: Should There Be a "Sell By" Date for Presidential JOBS Responsibility?

2012-05-24T14:33:01Z

There is no legitimate basis for concluding that Obama has failed American workers. Bush and changes in the global economy did that. These indisputable facts point to the vital question of when a president should be held responsible for job destruction and creation.

Read more: Job Losses, Bush Recession, Job Creation, Elections 2012, Bain Capital, 2012 Election, President Obama, Politics News

Craig Agranoff: Social Media Experts With 5-7 Years of Experience?

2012-05-24T11:08:10Z

At what point do we consider a person an expert? Most of us would expect an expert to have grey hair and a big Dr. in front of their name. However, this particular job title makes me rethink that idea -- Social Media Expert.

Read more: Jobs, Social Media, Social Media Jobs, Twitter, Business Social Media, Facebook, Job Postings, Business News

Lloyd Chapman: NAACP Silent as Federal Contracts to Minority-Owned Small Businesses Drop

2012-05-24T09:27:28Z

I'm surprised that the NAACP has been silent on an issue that strikes at the heart of the organization's mission. That is, federal contracting with small businesses owned by minorities has dropped significantly in the last year.

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Gabrielle Bernstein: The Principles For Passion

2012-05-24T07:55:19Z

In my 12 years as an entrepreneur I've come to realize that without my deep passion and desire to serve, I never would've been able to accomplish what I have.

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Co-Op To Create 3,000 Jobs

2012-05-24T02:20:43Z

The Co-operative Group is to create 3,000 new jobs in the legal sector through a continued expansion in the range of services it offers.

The group ...

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Trade Revolt Against Obama Intensifies

2012-05-23T20:32:48Z

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) introduced legislation late Wednesday to protest the Obama administration's refusal to share information about c...

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Delia Lloyd: Managing Your First Week on a New Job

2012-05-23T17:35:02Z

The hardest part of starting a new job is feeling OK about the fact that you have no idea what you're doing.

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Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen: 'Green News Report' - May 22, 2012

2012-05-22T20:13:08Z

TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport.

The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app!.

IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Republica...

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Mary Eileen Williams: Looking to Land a Job? Think Old School!

2012-05-22T18:03:47Z

If you are one of the throngs of post 50 job-seekers who's turned to the Internet to land your next position, you're probably reaping some rather lackluster results.

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Ralph Gomory: Mercantilism, Manufacturing, and a Political Problem

2012-05-22T17:29:05Z

People talk a great deal about free trade. But for better or for worse the real world that we live in is more a mercantilist world than it is a free markets and free trade world.

Read more: Taxes, Politics, Trade, Tariffs, Jobs, Free Trade, Manufacturing, Corporate Social Responsibility, China, Business News

Dr. Bonnie Snyder: The Majority of the Unemployed Went to College?

2012-05-22T17:41:22Z

I thought I had lost the capacity to be shocked, but I was wrong. Recently, Investors Business Daily reported that for the first time in history, the majority of jobless workers (57 percent) have attended college.

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Fred R. Becker, Jr.: National Small Business Week: Main Street Means Business

2012-05-22T15:12:41Z

Even as recent headlines detail yet one more investment debacle at a behemoth Wall Street bank, small businesses and credit unions continue to carry the water for America's communities and ultimately, our entire nation's economic well-being.

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Sanjay Sanghoee: Romney, Bain and the Great Republican Scam

2012-05-22T13:39:59Z

To put it very simply, Republicans may say that they are for economic growth and job creation but what they are really for is wealth creation for a privileged few.

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Patrick Ambron: Open Letter to College Grads: Employers Are Looking You Up -- Here's How to Get the Job Anyway

2012-05-22T12:02:22Z

Most HR departments are required to research you online before making a decision. Here are a few ways to make sure you're putting your best foot forward -- or at least not shooting yourself in the foot.

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Barbara & Shannon Kelley: Men in Pink

2012-05-22T10:40:11Z

I saw a piece in the NYT about men taking jobs in traditionally female-dominated fields. It features male dental assistants, nurses (paging Gaylord Focker!) and teachers. Which is cool. Mostly.

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Youth Radio -- Youth Media International: Maker Lab Teaches Rockets, Circuits, and Soldering

2012-05-21T17:16:39Z

Originally published on Youthradio.org, the premier source for youth generated news throughout the globe.

By: Youth Radio

Bicycle pump-powered rock...

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Tamara Shayne Kagel: Why Privileged White Girls Need Real Jobs

2012-05-21T17:00:05Z

There was nothing they could've said to teach me the value of money. All they could do was kick me out with a college degree in hand, offer to keep me on the family plan and hope for the best.

Read more: Jobs, Women, Hanna Rosin, Michelle Obama, Romney Campaign, Mitt Romney, Mitt Romney 2012, Ann Romney, Women and Money, Value of Money, College Education, Life Lessons, Privilege, Women News

Judy A. Smith: Ask Judy: 'I Didn't Go To School For This'

2012-05-21T12:12:47Z

I'm an associate attorney at a small firm. One of the partners is constantly asking me to do menial errands for him and the rest of the office. It's not that big a deal, and we all wear many hats here, but I didn't go to law school for this. How do I get him to stop asking?

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10 Things You Get Wrong About Summer Jobs

2012-05-21T10:11:22Z

Finding a summer job can be tough, especially with summer rapidly approaching.

But we have some advice to help you out, courtesy of career coach Su...

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