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Chickens, Dishwashing, and Keynesian Economics
You know, you wouldn't think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare -- yours or society's -- or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dish...
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Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge to be rehabbed. A step in the right direction for preserving Pennsylvania's (remaining) historic bridges?
There is an old saying that was mentioned many years ago by British author Kazuo Ishiguro which stated that in order to be successful, one has to work within his own boundaries and with the resources ...
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Dipping My Toes
They say the four stages of living abroad are as follows: Honeymoonits aaaall good! Hostilitythis place stinks with all its corruption and pollution and no English TV! Humorsettling in allows you to l...
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#OccupyWallSt Has Arrived. So Where's #OccupyLima?
A lot has changed since I've left the States. The nation flirted with economic catastrophe during the debt ceiling debacle. The Detroit Lions became a force in the NFL (with a passionate-bordering-on-...
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Job Service North Dakota official will testify before Congress
BISMARCK--The executive director of Job Service North Dakota is slated to testify before Congress this week. Maren Daley will share her experiences working with North Dakotas reemployment efforts and...
Posted on 10/5/11 at 9:34 AM
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Oil-rich ND 'well-positioned' for federal cuts

North Dakota's top budget official says the oil-rich state is “very well-positioned” to weather looming federal spending cuts — if it has to do so.

February 28, 2013

Republicans look ahead to potential federal shutdown

With big, automatic budget cuts about to kick in, House Republicans are turning to mapping strategy for the next showdown just a month away, when a government shutdown instead of just a slowdown will be at stake.

By By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press , February 28, 2013

First to feel the sting: Jobless, cities to feel bite of budget ‘sequester’ cuts

Who’ll be the first to feel the sting? Jobless Americans who have been out of work for a long time and local governments that are paying off loans to fix roads and schools are in tough spots when it comes to the automatic federal budget cuts that are scheduled to kick in Friday.

By By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press , February 26, 2013

Officials: N. Dakota was growing before oil boom

State leaders say North Dakota would have grown with or without oil — just not as rapidly.

February 25, 2013

Leaders: N.D. economy strong without oil

BISMARCK (AP) — There’s no denying the fact that the booming oil industry in North Dakota has helped the state’s economy.

By Associated Press , February 25, 2013

Budget fight goes on

House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday it’s unlikely the Republican-controlled House and Democratic-led Senate will prevent a wave of automatic spending cuts from beginning to strike the economy in two weeks. Yet he sounded hopeful about avoiding a partial shutdown of the government when a temporary spending bill expires next month.

By By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press , February 14, 2013

Growth in ND economy appears to be stabilizing

Officials say North Dakota's economy remains strong but appears to be entering a stage where growth is stabilizing.

February 13, 2013

State revenue forecasts show a plateau after two years of rapid growth

After two years of rapid economic and population growth that lead to a $1.6 billion state surplus, North Dakota is beginning to see signs that it is leveling off.

By By TJ Jerke, Forum News Service , February 13, 2013

Mortgage late payments low in Upper Great Plains

Upper Great Plains states have the lowest home mortgage delinquency rates in the nation.

February 12, 2013

Midwest economic index suggests slow growth

Slow economic growth is expected in nine Midwest and Plains states over the next three to six months, according to a monthly survey of business leaders released Friday.

February 02, 2013

Report: U.S. job market looks strong

The U.S. job market is proving surprisingly strong and raising hopes that the economy will be resilient enough this year to withstand a budget standoff in Washington and potentially deep cuts in federal spending.

By By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press , February 02, 2013

Midwest economic index suggests slow growth

A monthly economic index for nine Midwest and Plains states rose above a growth neutral level last month, pointing to slow growth for the region over the next three to six months.

February 01, 2013

US economy shrinks 0.1 pct., 1st time in 3½ years

The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank from October through December, the first quarterly drop since 2009 and a reminder of the economy's vulnerability as automatic cuts in government spending loom.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER,AP Economics Writer , January 30, 2013

US economy shrinks 0.1 percent for the first time in 3½ years

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy unexpectedly shrank from October through December, the first quarterly drop since 2009 and a reminder of the economy's vulnerability as automatic cuts in government spending loom.

By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press , January 30, 2013

Stocks advance, pushing Dow toward 14,000

NEW YORK (AP) — Drugmaker Pfizer gave the Dow a lift on Tuesday after posting a strong earnings report. That helped push the index closer to 14,000.

By Steve Rothwell, AP Business Writer , January 29, 2013

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