Economy

McCain wants Iraq-style 'surge' to right US economy
AFP -
WASHINGTON (AFP) — White House hopeful John McCain called Wednesday for a policy "surge" to right the teetering US economy, but was scorned by his ...
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Republicans seek more government transparency, better economy
Bizjournals.com - Charlotte,NC,USA
In a lengthy wish list, Oregon's House Republicans say they'll work next year to enhance the state's economy, provide more government accountability, ...
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Cisco posts solid quarter in challenging economy
NetworkWorld.com - Southborough,MA,USA
By Jim Duffy , Network World , 08/05/2008 Cisco recorded fourth quarter net sales of $10.4 billion, beating Wall Street estimates by $100 million and ...
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US economy: Financial group suggests reforms for banking industry
guardian.co.uk - UK
A panel of top Wall Street bankers has recommended cigarette-style health warnings on complex financial instruments and has suggested that ill-considered ...
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FACTBOX-Venezuela's Chavez decrees new economy controls
Reuters India - Mumbai,India
Aug 6 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has decreed a package of 26 laws increasing the state's power over the economy in the run-up to hotly ...
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Mexico Names Gerardo Ruiz Mateos as New Minister of the Economy
Bloomberg - USA
6 (Bloomberg) -- Mexican President Felipe Calderon named Gerardo Ruiz Mateos as the new minister of the economy. Calderon announced the appointment at a ...
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US economy watchers should be alert and alarmed
The Age - Melbourne,Victoria,Australia
Morris is considered an authority on the subject of the complex interaction of the credit system that threatens to send the US economy into deeper shock. ...
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Economy slows, but NJ college prices still rising
Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA
NEWARK, NJ - The cost of getting a college education in New Jersey continues to rise even in an economy that makes it harder for many families to afford. ...
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Polish zloty strong, hurts economy-EconMinister
Forbes - NY,USA
WARSAW, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The strong Polish zloty is hurting the economy and it is now a good time to start discussing ways of how to halt the currency's ...
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Valley hotels offer deep discounts to contend with troubled economy
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA
by Ashley M. Rueff - Aug. 6, 2008 12:00 AM It's tough enough to fill rooms at Phoenix-area resorts during the slow summer season. But toss in rising airline ...
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The Economy Trumps Wino
A survey of 1000 Londoners revealed that they are sick of hearing news about Amy Winehouse. 48% of respondents said Crackhouse news is boooring. But, only 8% said they're tired of hearing news about the credit crunch. ...
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Save Gas, Stimulate The Economy, Cut Taxes: What's Not To Love?
By Hunter
It'd stimulate the economy. It'll reduce gas consumption immediately, and significantly. A lot of people wouldn't otherwise do it, especially the people who tend to most need it. In other words, it'd work. ...
Daily Kos - http://www.dailykos.com

Poll: Economy remains issue number one
By emilyes
The economy is a bigger concern than the war in Iraq in the latest CNN poll. (CNN) – The economy is still issue number one for Americans this election cycle — significantly outweighing the war in Iraq, immigration and health-care reform ...
CNN Political Ticker - http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com

Current State of the Economy Triggers CIOs to Reshape Their ...
By Ellen Asuncion
San Francisco – July 28, 2008 – InformationWeek, the leading multimedia business technology brand, released the results of a new research survey that delves into the state of the economy and how companies affected are dealing with ...
Create Your Next Customer - http://createyournextcustomer.com

The Social Web Economy: Introduction
By Nick O'Neill
As my life has become increasingly reliant on the good health of the “social web economy”, I’ve thought more and more about how the money is flowing. When the Facebook platform launched, many suggested that it was simply venture ...
The Social Times - http://www.socialtimes.com