Finance
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Foreign holdings of U.S. debt up .3%Feb 15, 2013 2:35 pm - WASHINGTON — Foreign demand for U.S. Treasury securities rose to a record level in December, evidence that overseas investors remained confident in U.S. debt despite on-...
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House votes to extend pay freeze for government workersFeb 15, 2013 2:34 pm - WASHINGTON — The House voted Friday to freeze the pay of federal government workers for the third consecutive year, a move majority Republicans said shows that lawmakers...
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Wheaton entrepreneur suggests to start planning, saving for college earlyFeb 11, 2013 4:00 am - An interview with Jim Novak, president of College Funding International. Q: Describe your business. A: College Funding International is a division of Novak Financial Gro...
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6 tips on buying, renting a home for extra incomeFeb 10, 2013 7:00 am - Low mortgage rates have made buying a home more affordable and turned rentals into an attractive option for investors. Throughout the downturn in the housing market, av...
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In a switch, GOP governors back expanding MedicaidFeb 08, 2013 7:09 pm - DES MOINES, Iowa — Once largely united in resisting the Obama administration’s new health care overhaul, a growing number of Republican governors are now buying into par...
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Obama to pitch 1 percent pay hike for federal workersFeb 08, 2013 7:05 pm - WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will propose a pay raise for federal civilian employees that is less than private-sector wage growth yet more than that favored by ma...
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S&P 500 hits five-year high, extends rallyFeb 08, 2013 3:01 pm - NEW YORK — The Standard and Poor’s 500 edged up to a five-year high Friday, extending a rally that started in January. The S&P 500 rose 8.54 points to 1,517.93, closing...
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Boeing warns that 787 deliveries could slipFeb 08, 2013 2:43 pm - Boeing acknowledged on Friday that it may not be able to deliver its 787 as fast as hoped. The company said it has told customers expecting the next 787 deliveries that...
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Initial public offerings scheduled to debut next weekFeb 08, 2013 12:40 pm - NEW YORK — The following is a list of initial public offerings planned for the coming week. Sources include Renaissance Capital, Greenwich, CT and SEC filings. Week of F...
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Casinos saturating marketFeb 08, 2013 12:21 pm - Instead, he and his wife, Sandy, expect to do their betting at the Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cincinnati, set to open next month about 15 miles from their suburban hom...