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August: Osage County
Tracy Letts’ play comes to the big screen on November 8, 2013. August: Osage County is directed by John Wells (ER and The West Wing) and stars Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Cooper, and Abigail … Continue reading
Deficit Reduction Is Seen by Economists as Impeding Recovery
By Jackie Calmes and Jonathan Weisman The nation’s unemployment rate would probably be nearly a point lower, roughly 6.5 percent, and economic growth almost two points higher this year if Washington had not cut spending and raised taxes as it … Continue reading
Furloughs Only The Latest Blow To Federal Worker Morale
Federal workers say they don’t have much to celebrate these days. Furloughs began in April, exacerbating already low morale for many government agencies as budgets have tightened. Downsizing has meant more work for those who remain, and talk of further … Continue reading
What’s Behind ‘Substantial Increases’ in Suicide Rate for Middle-Aged Americans? Bad Economy Is Likely Culprit
The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on May 3, 2013 that “recent evidence suggests there have been substantial increases in suicide rates among middle-aged adults in the United States.” CDC analyzed National Vital Statistics System mortality … Continue reading
Mom’s work is never done – and now it’s worth less, too
By Allison Linn If moms earned wages for the work they do around the house and with the kids, they’d be getting a pay cut this year.The take-home pay that a mother would earn for everything from cooking to handling … Continue reading
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Tagged Bureau of Labor Statistics, economy, equal value, middle class, money, Mother, motherhood, parenting, Wage
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Meet the new pot entrepreneurs
By Jose Pagliery Washington State’s budding marijuana industry has drawn entrepreneurs from all careers and backgrounds. The professional investors Entrepreneur: Brendan Kennedy and Michael Blue Background: Finance, bank executive Weed-related job: Private equity To those in Washington, these two are … Continue reading
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Tagged Brendan Kennedy, business, Cannabis, CNNMoney.com, economy, entrepreneurship, Leafly, marijuana, money, Washington, Washington State
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New York AG: Wells Fargo, BofA Violated National Foreclosure Settlement
By Shahien Nasiripour New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Monday he may sue Wells Fargo and Bank of America for allegedly violating the terms of last year’s multi-state mortgage settlement, despite questions over his authority to do so. The agreement, … Continue reading
What will the online sales tax bill mean for you?
By Anick Jesdanun Congress is considering legislation that would give states the ability to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. If the measure passes, consumers would lose a loophole that has resulted in years of tax-free online shopping. Out-of-state … Continue reading
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Tagged business, congress, economy, money, online purchases, online shopping, sales tax, state tax
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How Public Policy Built The Racial Wealth Divide
By Seth Freed Wessler The racial wealth gap never ceases to amaze. Black and Latino families hold pennies of accumulated assets compared to every dollar of the average white family’s investments, retirement savings and home equity. Wealth matters a lot. … Continue reading
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