Rebuilding the Economy > Surviving And Thriving
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11.12.09 America’s ’shadow economy’ is bigger than you think - and growingThe informal, or 'shadow,' economy is as big as $1 trillion. And in poor economic times, it's growing. |
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11.11.09 Pew report: nine states join California in facing fiscal crisisTen states from Arizona to Oregon now face a fiscal crisis, says a Pew report. Some economists say additional stimulus is needed to soften the economic impact of impending state budget cuts. |
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11.10.09 What’s behind rising oil prices?A weak US dollar has sent investors to oil, pushing up crude prices over the past few months. That means higher gasoline prices this Thanksgiving. |
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11.09.09 Post-Depression first: Americans get more money from government than they give back |
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10.28.09 America’s worst commutes |
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10.26.09 Lost your job? Documentary details layoffs’ sweet side |
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10.07.09 How to cut unemployment: tax credit for employers who hire? |
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10.06.09 Affordable housing a boon for social investors |





