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Wednesday, January 09, 2013
The Two-Way
Obama Settles On Jack Lew, His Chief Of Staff, For Treasury
January 9, 2013 Lew, who earlier was budget director in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, has long been thought to be the leading candidate to replace Timothy Geithner.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Business
After The 'Fiscal Cliff,' Businesses Say Some Uncertainty Remains
January 8, 2013 Even after Congress' action to avert part of the "fiscal cliff," business owners remain cautious about hiring and expanding. Those that are growing cite the underlying economy, but others say uncertainty about government spending is keeping them wary.
Krulwich Wonders...
'No, Thank You': The Mysterious Transformation Of 50-Year-Olds
January 8, 2013 American men are at the top of their shirt-buying game in their early 50s. Then something drastic happens.
Monday, January 07, 2013
Around the Nation
'Black Gold Boom' Brings New Life To North Dakota
January 7, 2013 An oil boom is transforming life in the western part of the Peace Garden State. Guest host Celeste Headlee speaks with Todd Melby of the interactive radio project "Black Gold Boom," and with Anita Hayden, a young oil field worker in North Dakota.
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Business
iPads, China: Twin Threats To Wisconsin's Paper Industry
January 6, 2013 The paper industry once employed thousands of people across the state. Now, mills are closing. John Schmid of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported on the state of the industry in Wisconsin as well as in China. He explains how the state is losing a publishing-grade paper mill each year.
The Two-Way
The Tax Man Takes Aim At The World's Wealthy
January 6, 2013 As 2013 begins with wealthy Americans in line for bigger tax bills, they're not alone. Tax fairness takes the spotlight worldwide this year, as cash-strapped governments look to impose more of the burden on well-heeled companies, individuals and institutions, and to catch and punish tax cheaters.
Saturday, January 05, 2013
World
Germany's Housing Market Is Hot. Is It Overheating?
January 5, 2013 Buyers are snapping up property in Germany, leaving some analysts worried that it's a bubble in the making. But others say the conservative approach to home ownership, including a tradition of large down payments, will protect the market from a U.S.-style crash.
World
London Real Estate, A Magnet For Mega-Rich From Around The Globe
January 5, 2013 In most of Britain, property prices are slumping amid a weak economy. But mega-rich foreigners see London's upscale neighborhoods as a safe place to invest, and they are snapping up properties and pushing up prices even though many don't plan to use these homes as a primary residence.
Diminishing Prospects For The Long-Term Unemployed
January 5, 2013 Friday's jobs report showed moderate growth, but much remains the same for people who have been out of work for months. As the job market itself changes, some of the longer-term unemployed can be among the last to get hired because of a real or perceived lack of skills.
U.S.
Illinois Claws At Mountain Of Unfunded Pension Liability
January 5, 2013 The state has the largest pension-fund shortfall in the nation, with about $96 billion of liability. Lawmakers are running up against a tight deadline: A new Legislature will be sworn in next week. State employees swarmed the Capitol this week to protest the underfunding of their pensions, as well as pending legislation on the issue.
