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Bernanke subdued on Fed’s consumer protection role
October 2, 2009
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told a skeptical Congress Thursday that the central bank is “well suited” to oversee colossal financial companies whose failure could endanger the... » Full Story
Even in bad economy, sports fans still love their games
October 2, 2009
Sports fans are familiar with pain that’s supposed to end their love affair with the game. There are the labor spats between billionaire team owners and millionaire athletes. » Full Story
In hard times, arts provide both escapism and realism
October 1, 2009
NEW YORK — In hard times, entertainment either grinds it out with the rest of us, or it waltzes. » Full Story
Recession delivers double blow to some charities
September 30, 2009
NEW YORK — For many social-service charities across America, the recession has delivered a staggering one-two punc. » Full Story
Gas dips below $2.50 for first time in 2 months
September 29, 2009
The average retail price for gasoline dipped below $2.50 a gallon for the first time in two months Monday as swelling oil supplies and slumping demand overshadowed even a fire at a major U.S. » Full Story
GOP aides: ACORN is misusing contributions
September 25, 2009
WASHINGTON — The embattled community activist group ACORN appears to be collecting charitable contributions through affiliate organizations that it then uses for impermissible lobbying and political... » Full Story
Great Recession transforms workplace and work force
September 25, 2009
Going to work may never be the same again.
The Great Recession has reshaped the American workplace and work force in ways that will last years, if not longer. » Full Story
The Great Recession has reshaped the American workplace and work force in ways that will last years, if not longer. » Full Story
McDonald’s fries the holy grail for potato farmers
September 24, 2009
KIMBERLY, Idaho — From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for... » Full Story
Meltdown gives consumers a different money mindset
September 23, 2009
NEW YORK — If the Great Recession has taught people one thing, it’s this: They need to take charge of their finances.
It’s a lesson plenty are heedin. » Full Story
It’s a lesson plenty are heedin. » Full Story
42 states lose jobs in August, up from 29
September 19, 2009
WASHINGTON — Forty-two states lost jobs last month, up from 29 in July, with the biggest net payroll cuts coming in Texas, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio. » Full Story






