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Political Economy: First-time claims for jobless benefits down slightly
The number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week and productivity at businesses dropped for the first time in eight quarters, according to government statistics released Thursday, reflecting an economic recovery that continues to stall.
Economic - Social Sciences - Unemployment - United States - Recession
Economic - Social Sciences - Unemployment - United States - Recession
Political Economy: U.S. regulators fell short before financial crisis, Bernanke says
U.S. regulators fell short in using their powers "forcefully or effectively" to stop risky practices by banks and were "slow to identify and address abuses" in subprime mortgage lending before the financial crisis, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said in prepared remarks.
Financial crisis - Economic - Business - Social Sciences - Ben Bernanke
Financial crisis - Economic - Business - Social Sciences - Ben Bernanke
Automakers report weak sales; recession-wary customers steering clear of showrooms
Chastened by the recession, more U.S. consumers have become cheapskates: They are saving more and driving older cars. And that, in part, explains the historically dismal sales reports released Wednesday by automakers.
GeneralMotors - Chrysler - Autos - Recreation - Makes and Models
GeneralMotors - Chrysler - Autos - Recreation - Makes and Models
U.S. auto sales hit a deep ditch
Auto sales were weak in August, partly because of the weak economy, partly because this year's numbers fall well short of last years's numbers, which were spiked by the government incentive program known as "Cash for Clunkers."
GeneralMotors - Chrysler - Autos - Recreation - Makes and Models
GeneralMotors - Chrysler - Autos - Recreation - Makes and Models
U.S. government charges Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud in CIA attack
The U.S. government designated the Pakistani Taliban a terrorist group Wednesday and charged its leader, Hakimullah Mehsud, with involvement in a December suicide bombing that killed seven Americans at a remote CIA operating base in Afghanistan.
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan - Asia - Politics
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan - Afghanistan - Pakistan - Asia - Politics
Former Lehman Brothers CEO Fuld: U.S. regulators acted on 'flawed information'
U.S. regulators acting on "flawed information" denied Lehman Brothers the bailout assistance that its Wall Street competitors received, dooming the investment bank to collapse, former company chief executive Richard S. Fuld said Wednesday.
Lehman Brothers - Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission - Financial crisis - Richard Fuld - Business
Lehman Brothers - Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission - Financial crisis - Richard Fuld - Business
Chief economist calls on Congress to 'finish the job of economic recovery'
Departing White House chief economist Christina Romer urged Congress on Wednesday to "finish the job of economic recovery" by pumping more cash into the economy through additional tax cuts for businesses and middle-class families, as well as fresh investments in the nation's infrastructure.
United States Congress - Congress - United States - People - Economic
United States Congress - Congress - United States - People - Economic
Manufacturing rebound spurs biggest stock rally in months
After their worst August in nine years, stocks kicked off September with a big snap-back rally, following the release Wednesday of surprisingly good news about the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Sports - Rallying - Motorsports - United States - United States dollar
Sports - Rallying - Motorsports - United States - United States dollar
SAIC reports 54 percent growth in second-quarter profit
Government contractor Science Applications International Corp. says its second-quarter profit grew nearly 54 percent as it refocused its business on key growth areas, such as cybersecurity, energy and health.
United States - SAIC - General Motors - Services - Business
United States - SAIC - General Motors - Services - Business
Pennsylvania capital, Harrisburg, skips payment, may move closer to bankruptcy
The city of Harrisburg has said that it will not make a $3.3 million municipal bond payment due in two weeks, a decision that could move the Pennsylvania capital closer to bankruptcy.
Harrisburg Pennsylvania - United States - Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms
Harrisburg Pennsylvania - United States - Law - Services - Lawyers and Law Firms
Apple revamps iPods for fall product line
Apple Inc. introduced a new line of iPods today, touting new colors, improved camera functionality and better battery life. Here is a play-by-play of Steve Job's demonstration of the music players to the public. Read more about Apple's fall product line on Faster Forward.
Apple - Netflix - Macintosh - Apple II - Television
Apple - Netflix - Macintosh - Apple II - Television
Apple revamps iPods in fall product line
Apple Inc. introduced a new line of iPods today, touting new colors, improved camera functionality and better battery life. Here is a play-by-play of Steve Job's demonstration of the music players to the public. Read more about Apple's fall product line on Faster Forward.
Apple - Netflix - Macintosh - Apple II - Television
Apple - Netflix - Macintosh - Apple II - Television
Apple Ping: Social network for music
Apple Inc. introduced Ping today, a new social music network, included with iTunes 10. Here is a play-by-play of Steve Job's introduction of Ping to the public. Read more about Apple's fall product line on Faster Forward.
Apple - iTunes - Social network - Facebook - Steve Jobs
Apple - iTunes - Social network - Facebook - Steve Jobs
Apple TV: New box for streaming movies, TV unveiled at September event
Apple Inc. announced today a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet. Here is a play-by-play of Steve Job's introduction of Apple TV to the public. Read more about Apple's fall product line on Faster Forward.
Apple - Steve Jobs - IPod - Netflix - Companies
Apple - Steve Jobs - IPod - Netflix - Companies
Apple unveils new box for streaming movies, TV
Apple Inc. announced today a smaller, cheaper version of its Apple TV device for streaming movies and television shows over the Internet. Here is a play by play of Steve Job's introduction of Apple TV to the public. Read more about Apple's fall product line on Faster Forward.
Apple - Steve Jobs - IPod - Netflix - Companies
Apple - Steve Jobs - IPod - Netflix - Companies
Metro Washington unemployment holds steady despite job gains
Unemployment in the Washington region remained steady at 6.3 percent from June to July, according to federal government data released Wednesday, despite significant job growth during the past year.
Washington - United States - Unemployment - Business and Economy - Work
Washington - United States - Unemployment - Business and Economy - Work
Political Economy: Exiting Romer to call for more spending
In her final speech as White House chief economist, Christina Romer on Wednesday will call on Congress to summon the political will to approve additional spending on the economy.
Economic - Christina Romer - Social Sciences - Barack Obama - Council of Economic Advisers
Economic - Christina Romer - Social Sciences - Barack Obama - Council of Economic Advisers
SEC won't pursue fraud case against Moody's
Moody's, one of three major credit rating firms that misjudged many of the securities at the center of the financial crisis, escaped legal action when regulators said they would not sue the company for fraud despite finding evidence that the firm misled investors.
Moody - Fraud - Business - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Credit rating agency
Moody - Fraud - Business - U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Credit rating agency
Commerce takes a passon China currency
The agency's decision sidesteps a major sore point in trade relations between the two countries.
China - Asia - United States - United States Department of Commerce - Business and Economy
China - Asia - United States - United States Department of Commerce - Business and Economy
