Many Americans are outraged that their money is being spent to rescue irresponsible mortgage borrowers. Still, that probably won't stop government officials. more The government is weighing plans to drive rates as low as 4.5%. But experts say that won't be enough to stabilize the housing market. more AT&T, DuPont, Viacom, Credit Suisse and others take another 22,000-plus jobs out of the work force. more Poll finds four in 10 believe the economy is worsening, but fewer believe depression is likely within next 12 months. more A new study finds that small firms are undergoing their worst employment contraction in nearly seven years. more | |  Like it or not, there's only one way we're going to be able to pay for our ballooning deficit: a value-added tax. more  Even the legal industry is not immune to the downturn, leaving recent graduates with hefty student loans and no jobs. more |  DOE is expected to get shaken up under Obama's administration, playing a central role in its plans to move the economy to a greener future. more  The Emirate of Abu Dhabi begins construction on its green city, Masdar. See the plans for this $15 billion undertaking. more | |
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