Tag: economy
President Obama set to start series of initiatives he says will bolster economy
Stymied by Congress in general, and particularly by Republican, Barack Obama is set to roll out actions he can take unilaterally and that he says will help create jobs and bolster the economy....
Retailers turning to product give-aways to lure shoppers to their websites
In an effort to move product and hopefully drive holiday sales, retailers are giving products away on their websites in hopes of driving more sales during the holiday season....
Reversing the offshore drain: China may lose jobs to U.S.
As the costs of doing business in China rise — both explicit and implied — analysts are suggesting more companies look at manufacturing back home in the United States....
Tourists flock to New York's Occupy Wall Street protests
Occupy Wall Street attracts more than protesters. It’s also drawing tourists from around the world....
California turns to Chinese company, labor to build most of new Bay Bridge span
Much of the actual construction of San Francisco's new Bay Bridge was actually done in China. The bridge was then shipped to San Francisco for assembly....
Governments raising retirement age, reducing benefits for state employees
With the costs of pension plans skyrocketing, governments are trying to move new employees to 401k-style plans. But will that just leave them with skyrocketing welfare budgets down the road?...
The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Seniors
9 million older adults don't know where their next meal is coming from. Making ends meet is a daily struggle....
The Tavis Smiley Show's "Poverty in America" – Children and Education
16.5 million American children live in poverty. That's more than any other first-world nation....
Tahrir Square protester draws similarities, critiques Occupy Wall Street movement
Though their protests share some striking similarities, there are clear differences between the Occupy Wall Street protest and those in Egypt's Tahrir Square. Among them? The Egyptians are much better at marketing....
Occupy Wall Street protests find a home on Main Street, America
The national Occupy Wall Street movement has found a home on Main Street. Two camps have setup in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Missoula, Montana....
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