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Exotic Animal Industry in the U.S.

February 1, 2012

The right to own pythons, tigers, chimps and other exotic pets depends on where in the US you live. The legal US wildlife industry doesn’t get much national attention unless someone is hurt, an exotic pet gets loose or an ecosystem is...

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The Role of Private Equity Firms in the U.S. Economy

January 12, 2012

GOP presidential front-runner Mitt Romney says he's been a job creator. Opponents argue he was a corporate raider. Diane and her panel will examine the role of private equity firms in the U.S. economy.

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How Baby Boomers Are Faring in this Economy

January 4, 2012

Baby Boomers are facing unique difficulties in this economy. Though their unemployment rate is lower than the national average, when they do lose their jobs, it takes far longer to find new ones. A new poll shows that those over fifty...

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New Concerns Over Hydraulic Fracturing

New Concerns Over Hydraulic Fracturing

December 19, 2011

This month we’ve seen a lot of stories on fracking, hydraulic fracturing to get natural gas from shale. Among these, an EPA statement on water pollution, a report on earthquakes happening in unusual areas, fights over which government...

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Millionaires, Taxes And Jobs

Millionaires, Taxes And Jobs

December 12, 2011

How millionaires are taxed and are they really creating jobs? The ongoing debate on raising taxes on the wealthy.

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America’s Strategic Pivot Toward the Asia-Pacific

November 21, 2011

President Obama says the Asia-Pacific is critical to America's economic growth. Why the area is so important and what this strategic pivot could mean for the U.S. and nations in the region.

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Proposed Oil Pipeline from Canada

October 18, 2011

Pros and cons of a proposed pipeline to bring crude oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. Understanding the stakes for the environment, the U.S. economy and the White House.

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The White House, GOP Contenders and Jobs

October 12, 2011

GOP presidential contenders on the economy.

A White House panel offers new proposals for boosting jobs, and GOP presidential contenders weigh in on the economy: What strategies, if any,could gain traction with voters and Congress

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Ellen Schultz: "Retirement Heist"

October 6, 2011

An investigative reporter for The Wall Street Journal reveals how large employers and the retirement industry have boosted corporate profits and executive pay at the expense of retirees' pensions and health benefits.

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State Action on Illegal Immigration

October 5, 2011

There is an exodus going on from the state of Alabama. The country’s strictest immigration law went into effect over the weekend. Among other things, it is the first state law to require schools to check the status of children...

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