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Why Obama Is Wrong and Romney and Ryan Are Right About Taxing the Rich: Glenn Hubbard – Yahoo Finance

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

Ryan’s plan. Romney wants to cut the top marginal tax rate to 20%, repeal the estate tax and Alternative Minimum Tax, cut government spending and reform entitlement programs. “What both Rep. Ryan’s and Gov. Romney’s plans have in common is … Continue reading →

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Oil prices rise on continued concern about Iran – Yahoo Finance

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose Wednesday on the expectation that world supplies could be squeezed further because of ongoing tensions with Iran. Iran, the world’s third-biggest oil exporter, has been in a standoff with the West over its … Continue reading →

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Oil prices fall below $97 – Yahoo Finance

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. oil prices fell below $ 97 per barrel Monday as growing stockpiles offset concerns that President Barack Obama and other Western leaders will make it tougher for Iran to sell crude. Crude supplies in the … Continue reading →

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Oil prices heed the Fed, ignore Iran – Yahoo Finance

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — There was an unintentional showdown Thursday between the U.S. Federal Reserve and Iran. The Fed won, and here’s how we know: Oil prices rose. After weeks of mounting tension over Iran’s rogue nuclear program … Inflation … Continue reading →

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Oil prices drop as European debt worries mount – Yahoo Finance

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices were lower on Wednesday following a broad sell-off on Wall Street that was stoked by fears that Europe would be overwhelmed by a mountain of debt. Benchmark crude fell $ 1.06 to end the … Continue reading →

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National debt: Why entitlement spending has be reined in – Yahoo Finance

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are three of the government’s most popular and relied upon programs. So why does Congress need to curb the growth in spending on them? First answer: It’s the biggest driver of the long-term national debt. … Continue reading →

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Fed chief to face grilling after weak jobs report – Yahoo Finance

Posted on July 15, 2011 by admin

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may feel surrounded when he testifies before Congress this week. From his left, Democrats will demand to know what the Fed can do to create jobs, especially after the government reported last … Continue reading →

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WORLD FOREX: Dollar, Yen Gain On Poor US Data; FOMC Eyed – Wall Street Journal

Posted on June 23, 2010 by admin

Globe and Mail WORLD FOREX: Dollar, Yen Gain On Poor US Data; FOMC EyedWall Street JournalThe UK pound was at $1.4909 from $1.4808. Against the Swiss franc, the dollar was at CHF1.1117 from CHF1.1068. The ICE Dollar Index, which tracks … Continue reading →

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