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Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Two-Way
Jobless Claims Hold At Five-Year Low
January 24, 2013 There were 330,000 first-time claims for benefits last week, down 5,000 from the week before. That means applications remain at the lowest level since January 2008.
Africa
Algeria Attack A 'Wake-Up Call' For Energy Companies
January 24, 2013 Investors didn't panic after last week's attack, and oil and gas prices held steady. But if the attack on the gas complex signals the beginning of a new phase of terrorism in North Africa, energy companies and governments will need to make new assessments of the risks and benefits of investments.
Planet Money
Why Is The Government In The Flood Insurance Business?
January 24, 2013 Hurricanes are a tricky risk for insurers to cover.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Dreamliner Woes Expose FAA's Potential Weak Spots
January 23, 2013 The investigation into the Boeing 787 has widened to include not just its batteries and electronics, but also the Federal Aviation Administration's certification process. Chronically understaffed, the agency often relies on manufacturers themselves to assist in the testing of new planes.
Superstorm Sandy: Before, During And Beyond
In Lower Manhattan, Sandy Still Keeping Businesses Dark
January 23, 2013 Almost three months after Superstorm Sandy, parts of lower Manhattan are limping along to recovery. More than 20 large buildings are without power, and many businesses remain closed and boarded up. Even businesses that are open are struggling without the old foot traffic.
The Two-Way
Union Membership Continues Decline; Now At Lowest Level Since 1930s
January 23, 2013 The continued drop is just another blow to the labor movement, which has suffered huge political loses in Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. The president of the AFL-CIO said the continued drop imperils the middle class.
The Two-Way
U.K.'s Cameron Floats Idea Of Vote On E.U. Membership; Other Leaders Protest
January 23, 2013 If his Conservative Party prevails in 2015 elections, the prime minister said, he will put the question to the British people: stay or go?
Around the Nation
Schussing Down Slopes Can Snowball Into A Search-And-Rescue Bill
January 23, 2013 VPRA fresh fall of snow can mean more skiers and riders getting lost in the woods. Who should pay to rescue them can become a tricky issue, but some states can bill riders who have gone astray.
The Salt
Farmers And Their Cooperative Settle Lawsuit On Fixing The Price Of Milk
January 23, 2013 Farmers in the Southeast had accused their own food cooperative, the Dairy Farmers of America, of striking a deal that created a milk monopoly and suppressed the price paid for raw milk. In settling the case, the cooperative said it did nothing wrong.
