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The Jobs We Lost in 2008
By Liz Wolgemuth -
The Inside Job
- January 7, 2009
A sector-by-sector look at the job losses of last year.
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7 Jobs for Job Security in a Recession
By Liz Wolgemuth -
Money & Business
- January 7, 2009
Although it increasingly sounds like an anachronism, job security is growing in appeal.
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Obama Faces a Delay for His Economic Recovery Plan
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- January 5, 2009
No deal by Inauguration Day, a blow to Obama's hope for a quick response to the economic crisis.
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For Stimulus, Is Obama Mulling Creating a New Conservation Corps?
By Kent Garber -
Nation & World
- January 2, 2009
Several groups are pushing Obama to create new jobs by rebuilding America's national parks.
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Top 5 News Stories of the Year: U.S. Economic Recession Heads List, Falling Price of Gas Ranks No. 6
Opinion
- December 29, 2008
A recent poll reveals the 5 stories most read by Americans in 2008.
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Recession Hits Retailers: Total U.S. Retail Sales for the Holiday Season Drop
Opinion
- December 29, 2008
Holiday retail sales drop significantly compared with 2007.
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Amid Economic Pain, Americans Cut Back on Cosmetic Surgery
By Nancy Shute -
Health
- December 26, 2008
Bad economy means fewer tummy tucks, eye lifts, breast implants, and other elective operations.
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Why Many Iraqi Refugees Who Want to Settle in Detroit Are Being Sent Elsewhere
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 23, 2008
Detroit has a large Arab community. But the recession has hit the city particularly hard.
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New Data Show GDP Was Declining Even Before Fiscal Crisis Hit
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 23, 2008
The collapse of the credit markets accelerated the drop in GDP.
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For Iraqi Refugees in America, the Recession Makes It Even Harder to Find Jobs
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 22, 2008
It has never been easy for refugees to start a new life in America. But Iraqis are really struggling.
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Sheila Bair: We Need Foreclosure Mitigation Now
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 19, 2008
FDIC chairman discusses her plan to keep struggling borrowers in their homes.
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Volunteer to Help Those Hit By the Recession
By Christopher J. Gearon -
Nation & World
- December 18, 2008
You can help others and also develop connections and skills that can help you, too.
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Foreclosure Discounts By State
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 18, 2008
Chart shows which states have the largest discrepancies between listing and REO prices.
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Foreclosure Discounts by City
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 18, 2008
A look at the foreclosure bargains available in certain cities
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Nouriel Roubini: The $700 Billion Bailout Isn’t Enough
By Luke Mullins -
The Home Front
- December 18, 2008
The downbeat—but prescient—economist provides his outlook for 2009.
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The Top 5 Housing-Market Hopes for 2009
By Luke Mullins -
Money & Business
- December 18, 2008
Despite the downbeat outlook, housing market optimists have a handful of reasons to keep the faith.
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Why Conservative Opposition May Delay Economic Rescue Plan
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- December 17, 2008
The prospects are fading for congressional action before Inauguration Day.
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Even With Fed's Radical Rate Cut, Fears Persist of an Extended Recession
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 17, 2008
The U.S. interest rate is now the lowest among developed economies.
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Three Decades After Cleveland Defaulted on Its Debts, Cities Face Recession Budget Woes
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 15, 2008
Today, facing a deepening downturn, many cities are struggling to avoid default—or even bankruptcy.
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To Jolt Economy, Obama and Congress Eye Billions in Infrastructure Spending
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 9, 2008
Obama and lawmakers are wrangling over "ready-to-go" public works projects to create new jobs.
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War Vets Seek a Political Surge to Save the Economy
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- December 8, 2008
VFW seeks to rally public support for the Big 3 automakers and for an economic stimulus package.
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Brutal Unemployment Data Point to Deepening Recession
By Amanda Ruggeri -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
Employers shed half a million jobs last month, sending jobless rate to its highest level in 15 years.
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Your 2009 Recession Survival Guide
By Kimberly Palmer, James Pethokoukis, and Luke Mullins -
Money & Business
- December 2, 2008
Here's how to weather the downturn and take advantage of the tough times in 2009.
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5 Reasons Why Deflation Is Good for Retirees
By Philip Moeller -
The Best Life
- November 28, 2008
Fixed incomes go further as prices and interest rates decline.
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