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National debt ceiling debate affects us all

Congress debates as U.S. nears the debt ceiling. If it is not raised and no compromise is reached by August, the effects will be felt by all.
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Banks used free Fed money in financial crisis to profit, not lend

Free money from the Fed intended to boost lending was used to pad bank profits with sweetheart bond deals instead ...
vault at a bank

Startup America Partnership helps small businesses grow

A program started by the White House and privately managed, the Startup America Partnership provides billions in discounts to businesses.
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Where Is The Best Place To Get Payday Loans Online and Why?

There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?
There are all kinds of reasons why you would want to get a loan online but what should you know about payday loans first?

Obama calls for urgent overhaul of national energy policy

At a recent appearance, President Obama called for an overhaul of the nation's energy policy including a major reduction in oil imports.
Obama speech

Frivolous tax arguments are amusing, but the IRS penalty is not

When it comes to frivolous tax arguments, the Internal Revenue Service has zero tolerance for clowning around in the name of tax evasion.
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Welfare payments make up 35 percent of total US wages, study says

Recession recovery has led to a disturbing statistic: Social welfare payments and services make up 35 percent of wages in the United States.
The old version of U.S. food stamps, from 1980.

Why Borrow Money On Installments To Keep From Defaulting On Bills And Ruining Your Credit?

Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.
Many people are shocked at how damaging it is to have a low credit score. Many though have found a temporary solution with installment loans.

February jobs report shows decline in unemployment

The Labor Department has just released the February jobs report, which shows that unemployment has continued to decline so far this year.
Unemployed

Daylight saving time 2011 not likely to save energy in the U.S.

The sun will rise an hour earlier on March 13, 2011, but a study in Indiana found daylight saving time increased, not lowered, energy costs.
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Sirhan Sirhan claims to not remember Robert Kennedy shooting

Sirhan Sirhan says he does not remember killing Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. His lawyer maintains Sirhan was the victim of a brainwashing plot.
Robert Kennedy

How To Use Short Term Loans To Save Your Budget

There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.
There are plenty of things eating your budget and late fees on the bills is typically the biggest waste and easiest to fix with short term loans.

Wisconsin Assembly passes bill curtailing collective bargaining

The Wisconsin Assembly has passed the bill diminishing collective bargaining rights of state workers, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate.
Wisconsin Assembly

Discovery launch sends storied space shuttle on final mission

When space shuttle Discovery completes its final mission, it will have flown farther and carried more astronauts than any other ship in the fleet.

Saudi student Bush home bomb plot: Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari accused

Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, a Saudi student who has been in the U.S. since 2008, has been accused of planning to plant a bomb in the Bush home.
George W. Bush

Personal Loans Online Do Not Requre Credit Checks Or Collateral Deposits

Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.
Credit checks cause damage to your credit score. These are the factors that you will appreciate knowing so you can get a personal loan without ruining your credit or putting up collateral.

Rahm Emanuel wins election for mayor of Chicago

Rahm Emanuel, the former fiery chief of staff for the White House, has been elected the next Mayor of Chicago. He easily took the election.
Rahm Emanuel

Nir Rosen resigns after remarks about CBS reporter Lara Logan

Reporter Nir Rosen has committed what amounts to career suicide by questioning the validity of reporter Lara Logan's claims of sexual assault.
New York University

More real life superheroes donning costumes to fight crime

Members of a group in North America called the Real Life Superheroes are donning masks and capes to fight crime and perform community service.
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Why Using a Cash Advance For a Spending Spree Is a Very Bad Idea!

Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.
Cash advances, although a modern convenience, are not to be used for for irresponsible spending. Use them wisely and you will improve your financial situation.

60 years in prison for killer of Chandra Levy

Nearly a decade after she disappeared amid an affair with a congressman, Chandra Levy's killer has been convicted and given 60 years in prison.
Phot of a washington sports club.

Super Bowl flyover highlights amount public pays for training

The flyover of five F-18 planes over the Super Bowl was viewed only by TV monitor -- and cost taxpayers $450,000. Some say this was a waste.
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