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Consumer Prices Fall on Energy – Wall Street Journal

Washington Post Consumer Prices Fall on EnergyWall Street Journal… in more than a year and underlying inflation was flat, giving the Federal Reserve leeway to keep supporting the economy with record-low interest rates. …US consumer prices fall 0.1% in AprilMarketWatchConsumer … Continue reading

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Debit or credit: Congress targets banks’ rich commissions on cards – Crain’s New York Business

Kansas City Star Debit or credit: Congress targets banks' rich commissions on cardsCrain’s New York Business… the US Senate last week adopted an amendment that could dramatically force down the fees by letting the Federal Reserve set one of their … Continue reading

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Franc Recoups Recent Losses Against Most Majors – RTT News

Washington Post Franc Recoups Recent Losses Against Most MajorsRTT News(RTTNews) – During North American session on Tuesday, the franc recouped its recent losses against the yen, the pound and the euro. …Fallout from the Greece FiascoForex HoundEuro resumes decline after … Continue reading

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Prince William County news in brief – Washington Post

Prince William County news in briefWashington PostPrince William County has received its second AAA bond rating because of its financial management policies, county officials announced last week. … and more » Related Blogs Pleasing County News « The Online Dating Advice … Continue reading

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Obama touts healthcare reform benefits with one eye on the fall – HULIQ

National Post Obama touts healthcare reform benefits with one eye on the fallHULIQRepublican leaders have made clear that they intend to use "Obamacare" as a weapon against Democrats in the fall midterm elections. …Obama's Checkup: One Month After, a Health … Continue reading

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Philly Fed boss warns against politicizing Fed – The Associated Press

Washington Post Philly Fed boss warns against politicizing FedThe Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. — The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia warned Friday against attempts by Congress to politicize the central bank. …Fed's Plosser: Favors MBS Sales As Imprtnt … Continue reading

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Geithner Casts Off Wall Street Taint to Sell Financial Overhaul – BusinessWeek

Washington Post Geithner Casts Off Wall Street Taint to Sell Financial OverhaulBusinessWeekMay 5 (Bloomberg) — US Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner stepped onto a stage last week in Milwaukee, …On Hill, Geithner Makes the Case for a Bank TaxNew York … Continue reading

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The race to kill the ratings agencies – CNNMoney

CBC.ca The race to kill the ratings agenciesCNNMoneyDespite the compelling need for deterrence in the bond ratings system, it's not at all clear that what Congress has in mind will do the trick — in fact …Rating Agencies: Damned If … Continue reading

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ObamaCare: Embattled Doctors & Patients – The New American

Washington Post ObamaCare: Embattled Doctors & PatientsThe New AmericanInsurance defined is a voluntary sharing of catastrophic risks, with premiums based on risk and level of potential benefit (see "ObamaCare's Health …Jim Clark: Much to hate about ObamacareNorth Lake Tahoe BonanzaObamaCare: … Continue reading

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Federal Reserve keeps federal funds rate unchanged – Washington Post

Globe and Mail Federal Reserve keeps federal funds rate unchangedWashington PostFederal Reserve leaders left their target interest rate near zero on Tuesday and restated their intention to keep rates very low for an …Fed Signals Sustained Job Gains Needed to … Continue reading

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