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Google cyber attacks a 'wake-up' call for U.S., intel chief says
Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair warns that the U.S. could face a crippling cyber attack, as cyber threats grow in scope and sophistication.
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Government to pay for more than half of U.S. health care costs
As jobless Americans lost private health insurance coverage and joined the Medicaid rolls during the recession, U.S. health spending jumped 5.7 percent to $2.5 trillion in 2009, government projections show.
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Obama budget wouldn't trim trillion-dollar deficits until 2012
Obama faces a tough challenge in his budget: cutting the deficit while pumping up the economy. His budget pays for $33 billion in business tax cuts and $25 billion of aid to states through a spending freeze and reinstated taxes on wealthy Americans.
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Obama to America (and Congress): Yes, we still can
In his State of the Union address Obama showed little inclination to downscale his agenda and, strikingly, devoted a fair bit of his speech to the need to change the partisan tone in D.C.
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GM reaches agreement to sell Saab to Spyker
General Motors and Spyker Cars NV today confirmed that they have reached a binding agreement on the purchase of Saab Automobile AB.
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Tishman deal failure signals trouble in commercial real estate
Tishman sent its $5.3 billion investment in 11,000 NYC apartments back to its bankers. Some analysts believe this failed deal is "symptomatic" of real estate problems around the U.S.
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Top 10 ways to spend a Goldman Sachs bonus
Goldman Sachs has announced its bonus pool: averaging just under $500,000 per employee. Here are the Top 10 things to buy with an average Goldman's bonus.
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Toyota will make Prius a sub-brand
Not only did Toyota introduce a new hybrid concept car at North American International Auto Show in Detroit, it also previewed a new brand with a familiar ring: Prius.
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Who stands to benefit from health-care reform?
More patients mean more profits. Kiplinger found companies that will benefit from higher spending on medical care.
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Senate upset foils Democrats' health reform agenda
House and Senate Democrats' ambitious plans to revamp the nation's health-care system were torpedoed Tuesday night in the wake of a Massachusetts special election that delivered the seat long held by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy to a Republican.
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Burj Dubai: World's tallest building short on prospective tenants
The Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, brings an icon of prestige to Dubai. It also stands as a reminder of the troubles Dubai faces since property values crashed last year.
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Census 2010: Campaign urges Americans to fill out the form
Government officials kicked off a $130 million campaign Monday to encourage public awareness of Census 2010.
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Five signs to measure economic recovery in 2010
From consumer spending to home values, as the new year gets under way, here are five signs to watch for that would show that the economic recovery is staying put.
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Obama's Second Year: Less rhetoric, more realism
2010 will bring far less soaring rhetoric and flourish. That's been replaced by less ambitious goals, and succeeding even with a smaller agenda will require Herculean efforts.
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Top 10 Bailout Money Recipients
The Recovery Act made $275 billion available for federal contracts, grants and loans. Where did your tax dollars go? Here are the top 10 ARRA contract recipients.
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Health care bill 2009: what happens next
President Obama hailed a key vote in the health care bill Monday morning. Several more Senate votes remain before a potential conference committee could take up the legislation.
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For Accenture, breaking up with Tiger Woods is hard to do
Corporate consultancy Accenture announced Sunday that it is dumping Tiger Woods, but it has bound its image so closely to Woods that it even put him on its stationery.
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Why care about Copenhagen?
What happens at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this month could very well alter the future of businesses and lifestyles around the globe. No matter where you fall on the spectrum of environmental concern Copenhagen is going to be a big deal.
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What’s in store for the next decade?
You can expect increased inflation, higher interest rates and tepid home-price gains, but also steady advances in green energy and biotechnology.
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Gatorade drops Tiger - a hint of things to come?
Gatorade drops Tiger Focus drink, a decision that could be a harbinger of problems ahead. Sponsors will want Woods to say something soon to blunt speculation.
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Corporate Thanksgiving: Who should be thankful for what
There may not be a lot to be thankful for in terms of this year's economy, but some sectors have more to be thankful than others this holiday season.
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In Detroit, change comes too slowly
A new study posits that American automakers are lagging behind foreign companies because they don't change frequently enough.
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Pay cuts to hurt banks more than help
A current proposal to cut up to 90% of pay for top level bank executives will have bank executives at the affected institutions heading for the exits.
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A look at the post-Clunkers auto industry
The federal government's CARS 2009 created a lot of stir, but did the $3 billion government expenditure do any good?
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Transcript of President Obama's address to the United Nations
Here is a transcript of the remarks by President Obama to the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2009.
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Did Cash for Clunkers do its job?
Amid all the claims and counter-claims about Cash for Clunkers, one thing is clear: The CARS 2009 program stimulated the sales of new, more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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President Obama's remarks on re-appointing Ben Bernanke as Fed Chairman
Here is the transcript of President Obama's remarks on the nomination of Ben Bernanke for Chairman of the Federal Reserve on August 25, 2009.
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Businesses need swine flu action plan, U.S. says
Telecommuting, flexible work hours and even keeping employees 6 feet apart are all ways to reduce the spread and impact of H1N1 swine flu on America's businesses.
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Fiat controls Chrysler -- now what?
Chrysler was unable to make it work with Daimler, so will they have better success with Fiat? Also, would a Chrysler-GM merger have been a better option?
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Company computer dos and don'ts
It's easy to forget your employer has access to your computer. Here's how to be cautious when sending personal messages, so you can protect the company and yourself.
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President Obama's remarks on 21st Century financial regulatory reform
Here are Obama's remarks regarding financial regulatory reform, including his desire "to put in place rules that will allow our markets to promote innovation while discouraging abuse."
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Chrysler's statement on its new alliance with Fiat
Chrysler today announced that it has reached an agreement in principle to establish a global strategic alliance with Fiat to form a vibrant new company.
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President Obama's 100 Days press conference
Here is the transcript of President Obama's 100 Days press conference, complete with the full Q&A session.
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Is a 'Cash for Clunkers' program a good idea?
Washington is thinking about jump-starting auto sales by offering cash for older cars, but would this only hurt the aftermarket industry and raise the cost of used cars?
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EPA to limit carbon dioxide, but to what end?
The EPA wants carbon dioxide to be declared a public health danger, a stance that couldn't have come at a worse time for the auto industry.
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