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New jobs disproportionately low-pay or part-time

New jobs disproportionately low-pay or part-time WASHINGTON (AP) - The 162,000 jobs the economy added in July were a disappointment. The quality of the jobs was even worse. A disproportionate number of the added jobs were part-time or low-paying - … Continue reading

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The Top 100 Statistics About the Economy

The Top 100 Statistics About the Economy I received this in my email today, and am sharing it because it needs to be seen! I don’t have a *source* for this, not one that can be used (by request), it … Continue reading

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Obama calls US AAA nation despite AA+ Rating

Obama calls US AAA nation despite AA+ Rating WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama on Monday essentially dismissed the first-ever downgrade of the U.S. credit rating, trying to reassure investors and the public that the nation’s leaders need only show … Continue reading

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AT&T will take $1B non-cash charge for health care

AT&T will take $1B non-cash charge for health care NEW YORK (AP) – AT&T Inc. will take a $1 billion non-cash charge in the first quarter because of the health care overhaul and may cut benefits it offers to current … Continue reading

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