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Federal minimum wage rises to $6.55 today
About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. The bad news: Higher gas and food prices are swallowing it up, and some small businesses will pass the cost of the wage hike to consumers.
24 Jul 2008 |
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Feds charge shipping company in SF Bay oil spill
The Hong Kong-based operator of a container ship that struck a bridge support in the San Francisco Bay last year has been indicted for allegedly doctoring paperwork in an attempt to thwart the investigation.
24 Jul 2008 |
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Fed's Plosser Comment Helps Strengthen U.S. Dollar
The EUR USD reversed an earlier uptrend to close lower for the day. The Dollar rose as Treasury Secretary Paulson reiterated his call for a strong Dollar, saying it is "really very important."
23 Jul 2008 |
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Fed chief: Gov't needs more power when firms fail
The nation's top economic officials urged Congress on Thursday to give them new regulatory tools to better protect the country from economic and financial havoc if a major Wall Street firm were to fail.
11 Jul 2008 |
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Fed to curb shady home-lending practices
The Federal Reserve will issue new rules next week aimed at protecting future homebuyers from dubious lending practices, its most sweeping response to a housing crisis that has propelled foreclosures to record highs.
09 Jul 2008 |
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Nadal dethrones Federer in five-set Wimbledon epic
With darkness enveloping Centre Court and the clock showing 9:15 p.m., Rafael Nadal watched as Roger Federer's errant forehand settled into the net, ending what might have been the greatest men's final on the greatest stage in tennis.
08 Jul 2008 |
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Fed holds rates steady for now
With inflation moving higher on its worry list, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, ending nearly a year of cuts to bolster the economy, and hinted that the next direction for rates could be up.
26 Jun 2008 |
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