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Thursday, February 07, 2013
Shots - Health News
Despite Rocky Economy, Money For Global Health Remains Solid
February 7, 2013 Money to fight HIV and tuberculosis worldwide went through a huge growth in the early 2000s. But donations have plateaued in the past few years, economists say, as governments tighten their budgets. The U.S. is still the biggest contributor to global health, giving about $10 billion in 2010.
The Two-Way
366,000 New Claims For Jobless Benefits, Down Only Slightly
February 7, 2013 The pace of claims for unemployment insurance changed little. That could be a sign that employers are hiring and firing at about the same rate as they did in 2012.
Europe
Privatization Of Greek Assets Runs Behind Schedule
February 7, 2013 The sweeping fire sale is a requirement for multibillion-euro bailouts. And the Chinese, Russian and Arab companies lining up to take advantage of the steep discounts are making Greeks and other Europeans nervous.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
With Gasoline Prices Rising, Consumers Are Having A Tough Year
February 6, 2013 They're getting hit with a double whammy: a spike in gas prices and smaller paychecks because a payroll tax break expired. That combination could dampen consumer spending, economists say.
Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island
Puerto Rico's Battered Economy: The Greece Of The Caribbean?
February 6, 2013 With the highest unemployment rate in the U.S. and a mountain of debt, the island is facing a declining population. But those who stay insist they're there for the long haul.
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
Business
S&P Lawsuit Puts Ratings Firms Back In The Spotlight
February 5, 2013 The Justice Department says it could seek more than $5 billion in damages from the nation's biggest credit ratings company. Critics of the agencies say the firms have for decades built their business on revenue from the Wall Street firms they are rating, instead of being a resource for investors.
Business
Why Is It So Hard To Make A 100 Percent American Hand Dryer?
February 5, 2013 The Xlerator high-speed hand dryer is made almost entirely of U.S.-made parts and manufactured by a small workforce in Massachusetts. But its motor, like almost all nonindustrial motors, is made in Asia — meaning it's very difficult for small manufactured goods to be entirely American made.
The Two-Way
Economy To Slow This Year As The Government Tightens, CBO Says
February 5, 2013 The Congressional Budget Office expects 1.4 percent growth this year, down from 2.3 percent in 2012. The nation's unemployment rate will likely stay near 8 percent this year.
Puerto Rico: A Disenchanted Island
One-Way Tickets To Florida: Puerto Ricans Escape Island Woes
February 5, 2013 Life in Puerto Rico is tougher than ever. The U.S. territory — popularly known as "the island of enchantment" — faces a decaying economy and escalating violent crime rate. Many residents are leaving the island in record numbers and embracing the mainland as home.
