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Greek economic turmoil presents tough questions, bad consequences

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As Greece tries to get its political and financial house in order, the return of the drachma seems ever more possible. But that might not be the salve some Greek leaders want it to be. The consequences for Greece could quickly spiral beyond their control.
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VIDEO: Economists fearful of consequences as Greeks move to have another set of elections

In Greece, the government is moving to another round of elections after the latest round produced no viable government. Meanwhile, economists are worried that the instability between now and then could cause economic havoc, not the least of which is Greeks who are pulling their savings out of Greek banks in fears that a default could cost them their life savings....
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Thousands of Portugese fleeing sinking economy, with many headed for Brazil

Portugal's former colony, Brazil has a booming, growing economy. By comparison, Portugal's economy is moribund. As the highly educated younger generations struggle to find work, many are leaving and heading to Brazil. In Brazil, the need to prepare for upcoming international events and the growing economy provide many opportunities....
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New book casts America's economic future in strikingly positive light

Daniel Gross' new book "Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy," has a more optimistic take on the U.S. economy and its current state....
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Wave of reporting on Dutch political, economic struggles misses the nuance

When the government of The Netherlands fells over a disagreement on austerity and government spending, reporters rushed to Holland to find signs of further trouble. But in all that reporting, the examples held up as signs the sky was falling may have overlooked the reality on the ground....
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Small town in New York reveling in new, community-owned department store

Saranac Lake lost its only department store in 2002. When that happened, locals had to travel 50 miles to buy socks or sheets. So they banded together, made a plan and late last year they opened a community-owned department store. They're happy to say that they're selling more than they projected they would at this point in time....
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Mayor David Bing calls for cutbacks, assistance to keep Detroit afloat

Detroit has been hit hard by the recession. Once known as the "Paris of the Midwest, Detroit is now the poorest major city in the United States. City officials are in the midst of numerous efforts to stave off bankruptcy, but they're struggling to keep residents happy. ...
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Author describes unspoken war on American youth -- by American elders

What is the great divide splitting America? Republican and Democrat? Male and female? Black and white? Esquire columnist Stephen Marche thinks there is a profound, and ever widening gap between young and old Americans. ...
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Delta Airlines drawing attention with purchase of Pennsylvania oil refinery

An oil refinery in Pennsylvania that was set to be closed has a new lease on life after Delta Airlines bought it to try and bring some stability and cost savings to its jet fuel purchases. Jet fuel accounts for more than one-third of the airline's costs....
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New Jersey warehouse unveils massive rooftop solar project

The Gloucester Marine Terminal, a gigantic produce warehouse in New Jersey, has completed construction on the largest rooftop solar installation in America. The installation has drawn attention to the potential for more corporate rooftop solar projects....
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