Business Stories from July 11, 2011 (Change date)
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Obama, Republicans trapped by inflexible rhetoricJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - WASHINGTON — In unusually blunt and combative language, the Senate's top Republican says White House offers to cut long-term spending amount to "smoke and mirrors" and d...
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McConnell, Boehner increase criticism of ObamaJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - WASHINGTON — The top Republican in the Senate is proposing to give President Barack Obama sweeping new power to, in effect, unilaterally increase the nation's debt limi...
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Census: Share of children in US hits record lowJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - WASHINGTON — Children now make up less of America's population than ever before, even with a boost from immigrant families. And when this generation grows up, it will be...
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NYC launches site to promote electric carsJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is hoping that an education campaign will lead more residents to buy electric cars. The city launched an informational w...
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Facebook teams with Time Warner to fight bulliesJul 12, 2011 2:01 pm - SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook and Time Warner are ganging up on bullies to address a problem that torments millions of children and young adults. The partnership announced Tu...
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Clinton: Diplomacy key to job creation in USJul 12, 2011 2:01 pm - WASHINGTON — American diplomacy abroad is critical to creating jobs and improving economic conditions at home, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday, ur...
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Avoiding the pitfalls of kids flying aloneJul 13, 2011 6:06 am - NEW YORK — Sending your child on a flight alone can be overwhelming for a parent — from packing the right things to making sure the kids are fed. Adding to the confusion...
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Fed officials worried about weakening job marketJul 12, 2011 2:19 pm - WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials at their last meeting expressed concerns that the weakening job market might hold back the recovery. But members were divided over...
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Meet America's king of airline feesJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - NEW YORK — Spirit Airlines is the frat boy of the airline industry, known for provocative ads and a no-apologies attitude. But its CEO is more like the captain of a marc...
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Viewership up for CBS' Pelley, NBC and ABC rivalsJul 13, 2011 5:09 am - NEW YORK — Viewership is up at the "CBS Evening News" since Scott Pelley took over as anchor in June. But the same can be said for his rivals. The Nielsen Co. said Pelle...