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Obama Unveils New Job Creation Plan
Written on 8 Dec, 2009 at 14:20 in Business News | viewed 411 times | 0 Comments
President Barack Obama unveiled a package of new enhancements to his administration’s efforts to revive the U.S. economy and spur job growth. ... (Continue reading)
White House Discusses Nation’s Economy
Written on 30 Oct, 2009 at 9:12 in Business News | viewed 543 times | 1 Comment
The nation’s economy grew during the months of July, August, and September, after a year of stagnation. The Commerce Department reported this week that U.S. GDP (the total value of all goods and services made within our borders) expanded at... (Continue reading)
Finding Financials
Written on 3 Sep, 2009 at 9:30 in Magazine | viewed 305 times | 0 Comments
The recent economic meltdown started with the implosion of a handful of big banks and Wall Street brokerage firms. The financial sector continues to feel the pain. ... (Continue reading)
Negotiating in a Volatile World
Written on 1 Sep, 2009 at 11:56 in Magazine | viewed 83 times | 0 Comments
When South Korea President Lee Myung-bak came to the United States earlier this week, he made sure that he met two high-powered Washington officials during his three-day state visit. At the top of Lee’s agenda, of course, was a meeting... (Continue reading)
How Economic Uncertainty Can Spark Entrepreneurship
Written on 7 Jul, 2009 at 9:16 in Small Business | viewed 1,492 times | 1 Comment
There’s no doubt the economic downturn is sparking a lot of anxiety as people worry about financial woes and job loss. But anxiety is nothing more than nervous energy, which can be channeled into actions that can improve your standard... (Continue reading)
Taming A Wild Economy
Written on 1 Jul, 2009 at 1:00 in Magazine | viewed 516 times | 0 Comments
Roger W. Ferguson Jr. has answered the call at a time when our nation needs him most. Earlier this year, he agreed to serve on President Barack Obama’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, the influential body charged with providing recommendations for revitalizing... (Continue reading)
Obama on the Record: Financial Reform
Written on 17 Jun, 2009 at 18:53 in White House News | viewed 672 times | 0 Comments
THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. Since taking office, my administration has mounted what I think has to be acknowledged as an extraordinary response to a historic economic crisis. But even as we take decisive action to repair the... (Continue reading)
Unemployment Hits 25-Year High
Written on 5 Jun, 2009 at 13:27 in Business News | viewed 733 times | 2 Comments
The nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 9.4% in Ma, marking a 25 year high, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While companies tightened payrolls last month causing unemployment to surge a half a percent, compared to April, the decline... (Continue reading)
Marcus Alexis Dies at Age 77
Written on 1 Jun, 2009 at 15:45 in Business News | viewed 1,063 times | 1 Comment
Marcus Alexis, one of the nation’s most distinguished economists, died Wednesday from complications during surgery. He was 77. ... (Continue reading)
Former Fed Governor Sees Light at the End of the Tunnel
Written on 4 May, 2009 at 17:48 in Personal Finance | viewed 320 times | 1 Comment
Roger W. Ferguson, CEO of financial services giant TIAA-CREF and one of the nation's leading economists, was recently named to President Obama’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board, the influential body charged with providing recommendations on remaking America’s battered economy.... (Continue reading)
