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Economic Recovery

Casting a Wider Net for Green Jobs

Rinku Sen | Posted 11.14.2009 | Green

Read More: Women, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Economic Recovery, Green Economy, Economic Stimulus Package, Green Jobs, Race, Green News
Rinku Sen

The Applied Research Center has released a Green Equity Toolkit to help community organizations, public agencies and individuals maximize the shared benefits of green economy jobs.

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Fed Releases Rare "Snapshot" on Economy

Tom Gregory | Posted 11.12.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Lloyd Blankfein, Funny, Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, Subprime Mortgage Crisis, Feds, Federal Reserve, Economic Recovery, V Graph, Ben Bernanke, Train Wreck, Bearish, Bullish-Market, Unemplyment, Snapshot, Recession, Comedy News
Tom Gregory

In a rare glimpse behind the closed-doors of The Federal Reserve, Chairman Ben Bernanke released a snapshot of the economy they have been looking at for months.

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Tired of Waiting, Icelanders Gather to Create a Roadmap for the Future

Alda Sigmundsdottir | Posted 11.11.2009 | World

Read More: Economic Reconstruction, Economic Recovery, Iceland Financial Crisis, Iceland, Iceland National Assembly, Iceland Economy Collapse, World News
Alda Sigmundsdottir

1,500 Icelanders will gather in a sports arena in Reykjavík to brainstorm and plan a future vision for our country, and subsequently lay the foundation for the implementation of that vision.

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You Are Not a "Great American," Sean Hannity

Andy Ostroy | Posted 11.10.2009 | Media

Read More: Michael Steele, Gop, Chris Christie, Bob Mcdonnell, President Obama, Sean Hannity, George W. Bush, Nancy Pelosi, Economic Recovery, Democratic Party, The Great Depression, Media News
Andy Ostroy

If Sean Hannity truly wants to be the "great American" he claims to be, he can start by being truthful to his listeners and by not rooting for his supposedly beloved America to fail under the current leadership.

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Economic Roads Less Traveled

Adele Israel | Posted 11.10.2009 | Denver

Read More: Cooperatives, Toes, Post Development Thinking, Local Economies, Relocalization, Transition Network, Economic Recovery, Balle, Recession, Denver News
Adele Israel

Our present economic path is not sustainable. "The Economics of Peace" conference showcased several different roads businesses can travel and still thrive.

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Federal Reserve: Weak Recovery Means High Unemployment For Several Years

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 11.10.2009 | Business

Read More: U.S. Economy, Economic Recovery, Unemployment, Weak Economic Recovery, Economy, Federal Reserve, Jobs, Dennis Lockhart, Federal Reserve Officials, Janet Yellen, Business News

WASHINGTON — Unemployment likely will remain high for the next several years because the economic recovery won't be strong enough to spur robust...

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Shahien Nasiripour

Biden Blasts "Cowboys on Wall Street"

HuffingtonPost.com | Shahien Nasiripour | Posted 11.09.2009 | Business

Read More: Economy, Financial Crisis, Cowboys, Economic Recovery, Joe Biden, Bubble Economy, Wall Street, Recession, Business News

Vice President Joe Biden blasted the "cowboys on Wall Street" Monday, squarely placing blame on the nation's financial center for "an economy built on...

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Most States Have Yet to Claim Emergency TANF Funds

Michael Laracy | Posted 11.05.2009 | Politics

Read More: Spotlight on Poverty, Poverty CLASP, Tanf, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Hhs, Arra, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Recession, Foundation, Stimulus, States, Economic, Low-Income, Non-Profit, Emergency Funds, State Government, Economic Recovery, Tef, Politics News
Michael Laracy

The TANF Emergency Fund is potentially an important resource for states, which get four federal dollars from the fund for each dollar they put up.

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One Year After

Thomas Croft | Posted 11.04.2009 | Business

Read More: Economic Recovery, Ecnomic Reform, One Year Anniversary, Barack Obama, Obama Inauguration, President Obama, Bank Bailout, Health Care, Election, Business News
Thomas Croft

President Obama: You've helped the bank barons. Now help everyday Americans -- fight to save their homes, help them through hard times, make their lives and that of their families easier.

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Faux Stimulus Is No Stimulus

Harry Moroz | Posted 11.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Economic Recovery, Carryback Loss, Tax, First-Time Homebuyers Credit, Stimulus, Housing Crisis, Economy, Federal Unemployment Extension 2009, Unemployment Extension 2009, Unemployment Extension, Federal Unemployment Extension, Unemployment Benefit Extension 2009, 2009 Unemployment Extension, 2009 Unemployment Extension Stimulus, 2009 Federal Unemployment Extension, Unemployment Benefit Extension 2009, New Unemployment Extension 2009, States With 8.5 or Greater, Unemployment Extension November 2009, Current Unemployment Extension Bill November 2009, Unemployment Benefit Extension, Tax Credit Extension, Politics News
Harry Moroz

Our politicians are fooling us with legislation that looks like stimulus, but sure doesn't quack like one.

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Factory Orders Rise For Fifth Time In Six Months

Bloomberg | Shobhana Chandra | Posted 11.03.2009 | Business

Read More: Economic Recovery, Durable Goods, Recovery, Economy, Ford, Commerce Department, Cars, Texas Instruments, Caterpillar, Factory Orders, Stimulus, Recession, Business News

Orders placed with U.S. factories rose in September for the fifth time in six months, reinforcing signs that manufacturing will drive the economic rec...

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Health Care Reform is Critically Important, But Getting Americans Back to Work is More So

Robert Reich | Posted 11.02.2009 | Politics

Read More: Bill Clinton, Unemployment Rate, Dick Morris, Jobs, Barack Obama, Unemployment, Economic Stimulus Package, Wall Street, Federal Budget Deficit, Stimulus Package, Health Care Reform, Financial Crisis, Jimmy Carter, Economic Recovery, Alan Greenspan, Health Care, Politics News
Robert Reich

The optimist in me says Obama can pivot off a health-care victory and launch some new initiatives that palpably and quickly spur job growth. The realist says there aren't any such initiatives.

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One Year After Election Day: The Verdict on Obama

Andy Ostroy | Posted 11.03.2009 | Politics

Read More: Iraq War, Bill Clinto, George H.W. Bush, One Year Later, George W. Bush, President Obama, Jimmy Carter, Economic Recovery, Great Depression, Afghanistan War, Politics News
Andy Ostroy

Has President Obama done a good job in office, or is he destined to suffer the same fate of Jimmy Carter and George H. W. Bush, as unmemorable, ineffective one-term chief executives?

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Geithner Advocates Permanent Billionaire Bailout Society?

Les Leopold | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business

Read More: Financial Crisis, Unemployment, Billionaires, Wealth, Bailout, Economic Crisis, Paul Volker, Economic Recovery, Alan Greenspan, Too Big to Fail, Recession, Business News
Les Leopold

We can either prop up the billionaire bailout society as Geithner wants or we can begin the necessary process of breaking it up. You know what the financial interests want.

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Icahn Loans CIT $1 Billion, Backs Restructuring Plan

AP | STEPHEN BERNARD | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business

Read More: Retail Industry, Bankruptcy, Carl Icahn, Financial Crisis, Economic Recovery, Cit Group, Commercial Lending, Recession, Business News

NEW YORK — Commercial lender CIT Group Inc. said Friday that billionaire investor and bondholder Carl Icahn agreed to support the company's rest...

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White House: 650,000 Jobs In New Stimulus Report

AP | MATT APUZZO and BRETT J. BLACKLEDGE | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business

Read More: White House, U.S. Economy, Stimulus Spending, Economy, President Obama, Economic Crisis, Jobs, White House Stimulus, Stimulus, Obama Stimulus Plan, Economic Stimulus Package, Financial Crisis, Economic Recovery, Stimulus Report, Business News

WASHINGTON — Nearly 650,000 jobs have been saved or created under President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan, the government said Friday, a...

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Halloween Pet Pimp Costumes: Not a Good Gauge of the Economy's Strength

Esther J. Cepeda | Posted 10.29.2009 | Chicago

Read More: Chicago Communuity Trust, Sexy Pet Costumes, Great Recession, Economy, Economic Rebound, Halloween, Pets, Economic Stimulus Package, Halloween Costumes, Economic Recovery, Chicago Tribune, Chicago News
Esther J. Cepeda

I fear the fallout of this year's Great Recession has been forgotten and is now as dusty a memory as that of Black Tuesday, which occurred 80 years ago -- October 29, 1929.

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New Commerce Report Shows Economy Grew In Third Quarter, Signals End Of Recession: AP

AP | JEANNINE AVERSA | Posted 10.30.2009 | Business

Read More: Commerce Report, U.S. Economy, Third Quarter Commerce Report, Economy, Economic Crisis, Financial Crisis, Economic Recovery, Recession Is Over?, Recession, Business News

WASHINGTON — After a record four straight losing quarters, the economy finally grew again. It was hardly a boom, and it was almost all because o...

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Shrinking Dollar Sets Off Alarms Overseas, But Helps US

Washington Post | Anthony Faiola | Posted 10.28.2009 | Home

Read More: Uk, Recovery, Rate Change, Economy, Currency, Globalization, Pound, Recession, Euro, Economic Recovery, Yen, Exchange Rate, Globalisation, Dollar, Japan, China, Home News

The dramatic decline of the U.S. dollar is aiding the American economic recovery but setting off alarm bells overseas, with corporate executives, poli...

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Don't Let COBRA Benefits Run Out on American Families

Rep. Joe Sestak | Posted 10.28.2009 | Politics

Read More: Cobra, Unemployment, Economic Stimulus Package, Stimulus Package, Economy, Unemployment Benefits, Economic Recovery, Health Insurance, Stimulus, Joe Sestak, Job Losses, Jobs, Politics News
Rep. Joe Sestak

Losing health care along with one's job is something Americans should not have to cope with at this difficult time. So I have introduced the Extended COBRA Continuation Protection Act of 2009.

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This Recession Couldn't Be Any Overer

Ross Hyzer | Posted 10.27.2009 | Comedy

Read More: Goldman Sachs, Economic Recovery, Stock Market, Economy, Recession, Economic Crisis, Comedy News
Ross Hyzer

At first, it looked like the recession was going to be a disaster, but now it's is over, so in the end, all's well that ends well. Right?

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Ski Resorts Forecast A Turnaround This Year As Skiers Perceive Economic Improvements

Posted 10.26.2009 | Denver

Read More: Ski Industry, Economy, Economic Recovery, Slideshow, Colorado Skiing, Recession, Vail, Ski, Colorado Snow Season Forecast, Denver News

Bloomberg reported Monday that ski resorts across the country are confident that business will improve this season over last year, as skiers see the e...

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A Panel of Pros

Jonathan Tisch | Posted 10.26.2009 | New York

Read More: J.P. Morgan Chase, Penny Pritzker, Cafta, Marty Lipton, Bill Daley, Regulation, Free Trade, Economic Recovery, Nafta, Alternative Investment Management, Recession, New York News
Jonathan Tisch

Where will we end up in a new regulated environment? Jonathan Tisch asks some of those closest to President Obama: Bill Daley, lawyer Marty Lipton and Penny Pritzker.

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Companies Are Gaming The System To Beat Wall Street Expectations

AP | DAVE CARPENTER | Posted 10.26.2009 | Business

Read More: Earnings, Economic Recovery, Third Quarter, Profits, Companies, Economy, Estimates, Earning Estimates, Wall Street, Income, Recession, Third Quarter Results, Business News

CHICAGO — More than 80 percent of major companies reporting third-quarter results this month have beaten Wall Street expectations. So is busines...

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Credit Cards or Credit Crash? The Assault on Consumers Continues

Georges Ugeux | Posted 10.23.2009 | Business

Read More: Dow Jones, Bank of America, Citibank, Obama Administration, Credit Limits, Comptroller of the Currency, Economic Recovery, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Business News
Georges Ugeux

Banks' behavior demonstrates that their refusal to act responsibly is endless and that they certainly have not learned their lesson. We need a consumer finance agency to protect credit card holders.

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