10 February 2012, 5:04 am
Wonkbook: Congress hangs back from the good economic newsWashington Post (blog)The statue of George Washington is silhouetted against the US Capitol dome on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta - AP) On Thursday, two out of these three got a little more certain. The political leadership ... Read More »
10 February 2012, 5:02 am
Christian Science MonitorThe economy is improving whether conservatives like it or notChristian Science Monitor... technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across the country in Washington February 7, 2012. Bernstein argues that no matter how much conservatives would like to deny it... Read More »
10 February 2012, 3:31 am
msnbc.comIn Egypt's bread, signs of economic weaknessWashington PostAnd though the state sets prices on basic goods such as bread and heating oil, when the cost of importing commodities goes up, the underground economy flourishes. Some bakers sell their flour allotment on the black market instea... Read More »
10 February 2012, 3:14 am
AP News in Brief at 5:58 am ESTNewsdaySocial issues don't typically dominate the discussion in shaky economies. But they do raise emotions important to factors like voter turnout. And they can be key tools for political candidates clamoring for attention, campaign cash or just a change of ...and... Read More »
10 February 2012, 2:06 am
Obama faces high economic and political hurdles in pushing plan for US ...Washington PostWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making a strong election-year push for an economic revival “built on American manufacturing.” But he faces an uphill slog, with little consensus even within his own p... Read More »
10 February 2012, 1:37 am
Capital FM KenyaThey're back: Social issues overtake US politicsBoston.comBy Laurie Kellman AP / February 10, 2012 WASHINGTON—All of a sudden, abortion, contraception and gay marriage are at the center of American political discourse, with the struggling -- though improving -- economy pushed t... Read More »
9 February 2012, 11:08 pm
Heineman touts entrepreneurs' role in economyOmaha World-HeraldBy Joseph Morton WASHINGTON — Encouraging and recognizing entrepreneurs is an important factor in state-level economic development, Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman said Thursday during an appearance at the National Press Club. Heineman... Read More »
9 February 2012, 7:04 pm
USA TODAYUnemployment, economic picture revised, more positiveUSA TODAYBy Richard Wolf, USA TODAY WASHINGTON – A persistent drumbeat of unexpectedly positive job-market developments is leading to revised economic forecasts from Wall Street to the White House. File photo by Rick Bowmer, AP The Labo... Read More »
9 February 2012, 5:30 pm
Conservatives see tough challenges on road to White HouseCNNBy Martina Stewart, CNN Political Producer Washington (CNN) -- Republicans looking to take back the White House in November face a challenging political environment, a trio of conservative political observers said Thursday at an annual gath... Read More »
9 February 2012, 2:55 pm
Silicon Prairie NewsAt Kauffman event, leaders call for end to local, state barriers to startupsSilicon Prairie NewsDave Heineman of Nebraska and Jack Markell of Delaware, who both attended on behalf of the National Governors Association (NGA), suggested ways to foster entrepreneurship and accelerat... Read More »
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