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Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments
WASHINGTON - More than $98 billion in taxpayer dollars spent by government agencies was wasted, much of it on questionable claims for tax credits and Medicare benefits, representing an increase of $26 billion from the previous year.
People:Barack Obama Activities:Obama Stimulus Package Source:(AP)
2009-11-17
Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September
NEW YORK - The number of homeowners on the brink of losing their homes dipped in October, the third straight monthly decline, as foreclosure prevention programs helped more borrowers.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Real Estate Crisis Source:(AP)
2009-11-12
Fed officials see choppy recovery for U.S. economy
AUSTIN/ATLANTA (Reuters) - High unemployment and reluctant consumers will likely make an incipient U.S. economic recovery weak and erratic, top Federal Reserve officials said in a string of speeches across the country on Tuesday.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Recession Source:(Reuters)
2009-11-10
Electronic Arts to cut 1,500 jobs
NEW YORK (AFP) - US videogame giant Electronic Arts posted a net loss for the 11th consecutive quarter on Monday and said it was cutting 1,500 jobs, or 16 percent of its workforce.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis Source:(AFP)
2009-11-09
Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83
WASHINGTON - The unemployment rate has hit double digits for the first time since 1983 - and is likely to go higher.
People:Mitch McConnell Barack Obama Ronald Reagan Activities:2008 U.S. Layoff Crisis
2009-11-06
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- Govt report: Over $98B wasted in improper payments 2009-11-17
- Foreclosures dip 3 pct. in October from September 2009-11-12
- Fed officials see choppy recovery for U.S. economy 2009-11-10
- Electronic Arts to cut 1,500 jobs 2009-11-09
- Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83 2009-11-06
- Obama signs homebuyer, jobless bill assistance 2009-11-06
- Congress set to expand homebuyer tax credit 2009-11-05
- Productivity surges, job growth should follow 2009-11-05
- October sales offer relief to merchants 2009-11-05
- For Americans, deficit pain is felt close to home 2009-11-04
- Senate acts to extend aid for jobless, homebuyers 2009-11-04
- 3 strong economic reports lift recovery hopes 2009-11-02
- Obama: Hiring last to come as economy rebounds 2009-11-02
- Geithner: Recovery could be 'a little choppy' 2009-10-31
- US consumer spending dips first time in five months 2009-10-30
- Stimulus plan created one million jobs: US officials 2009-10-30
- Meltdown 101: What to know if your bank fails 2009-10-30
- US emerges from long recession 2009-10-29
- Consumers returning to big brands 2009-10-29
- Economy returns to growth after deep slump 2009-10-29
- U.S. GDP encouraging: Geithner 2009-10-29
- STIMULUS WATCH: Stimulus jobs overstated in report 2009-10-29
- Economic growth expected, but can it be sustained? 2009-10-28
- Senators eye extending home credit to end of April 2009-10-28
- US Airways, American Airlines cut 1,700 jobs 2009-10-28
- What recovery? Americans still gloomy on economy 2009-10-27
- Worsening job picture fuels slide in confidence 2009-10-27
- Senate Dems reach deal on homebuyer credit: Dodd 2009-10-27
- Senators differ on extending homebuyer tax credit 2009-10-26
- US new jobless claims up again 2009-10-22
- Economy recovering in many areas, but not others 2009-10-21
- Fed says economy perked up from depressed levels 2009-10-21
- US economy extends 'modest' recovery 2009-10-21
- Housing, price data points to sluggish recovery 2009-10-20
- Fed's Yellen: No tightening in next several months 2009-10-20
- Government unveils new mortgage help for states 2009-10-19
- Obama looking at all options for creating jobs 2009-10-18
- U.S. must live within its means: Geithner 2009-10-17
- Federal deficit hits all-time high $1.42 trillion 2009-10-16
- Sagging consumer view tempers output optimism 2009-10-16
- Industrial output up more than expected in Sept. 2009-10-16
- Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010 2009-10-15
- At foreclosure auctions, broken dreams on sale 2009-10-15
- Consumer prices edge up 2009-10-15
- 10 Secrets of Off-Season Home Buying 2009-10-15
- Fed officials were conflicted over revival program 2009-10-14
- Worries persist despite some retail sales strength 2009-10-14
- Fed sees 'restrained' recovery in US 2009-10-14
- Sept. retail sales fall 1.5 percent post Clunkers 2009-10-14
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