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Chickens, Dishwashing, and Keynesian Economics
You know, you wouldn't think that Sicilian Buttercup chickens would have much to do with the U.S. economy, healthcare -- yours or society's -- or even whether to wash your dishes by hand or use a dish...
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Update: Education debate about more spending, better economy
By Don Davis A debate about education funding goes beyond helping individual students: There is widespread agreement that a better education system would help the economy. However, there is less agree...
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Fargo ranks as top city for employment, but........
Fun to see Fargo as a lead story in Wall Street 24/7 and Yahoo for our high rate of employment, however I think they need a few more stock pictures so folks know it's not always blizzarding here. Here...
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Obesity: The Rising Epidemic
  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website, . There has been an increase in obesity in the United States and rates remain high. More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7...
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A Two-minute Economics Course
Economics isn't a fun subject in or out of school, but being familiar with some basic facts about the U.S. economy may help you sort through some of the media hype. US GDP data by YCharts GDP -- Meas...
Posted on 11/9/12 at 4:42 PM
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Obama's Minn. message: Look at hiring veterans

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. (AP) — President Barack Obama used a Minnesota visit Friday to tout a new initiative to connect veterans with jobs, saying that many private employers could benefit from skills veterans gained through their military service.

By PATRICK CONDON , June 01, 2012

Survey: Economy slows in 9 Midwest, Plains states

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Economic growth appears to be slowing in nine Midwest and Plains states, but a monthly survey of business leaders released Friday suggests the region remains healthy overall.

June 01, 2012

US economy added 69K jobs in May, fewest in a year

US economy added 69K jobs in May, fewest in a year WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy suddenly looks a lot weaker.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , June 01, 2012

US growth slowed to 2.2 percent in first quarter

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew more slowly in the first three months of this year. Governments spent less, and businesses cut back on investment. But consumers spent at the fastest pace in more than a year.

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , April 27, 2012

US futures slip after unemployment claims data

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock index futures are falling after disappointing news on unemployment applications and a decline in most major European markets.

April 26, 2012

Fed likely to keep stance on rates and bond buys

Fed likely to keep stance on rates and bond buys WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will have plenty to say about the economy Wednesday, when its two-day policy meeting ends with a statement, updated forecasts and Chairman Ben Bernanke's latest news conference.

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , April 24, 2012

Obama signals for 2012, it's all about the economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — Obama travels Wednesday to two Midwestern states, Ohio and Michigan, to highlight his economic policies and place them in pointed contrast to the sharp budget-cutting proposals of House Republicans — and, by extension, his likely opponent in November, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

By NANCY BENAC , April 18, 2012

Unemployment rates fell in 45 states in January

WASHINGTON (AP) — The unemployment rate fell in 45 U.S. states in January, a sign that nearly all of the country is benefiting from an improving economy and job market.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , March 13, 2012

No new action is expected as Fed weighs job gains

No new action is expected as Fed weighs job gains WASHINGTON (AP) — Since the Federal Reserve's policymakers last met in January, the job market has shown more muscle. Employers have hired more than a half million people. The unemployment rate is down.

By MARTIN CRUTSINGER , March 13, 2012

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Economy adds 227K jobs, jobless rate unchanged

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers added 227,000 jobs in February to complete three of the best months of hiring since the recession ended. The unemployment rate was unchanged, largely because more people streamed into the work force.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , March 09, 2012

ND cities top list of lowest unemployment rates

Unemployment rates fell in three-quarters of large U.S. cities in November. The second straight month of declines for most major markets suggests the modest improvement in the job market is widespread.

January 04, 2012

Midwest economic survey suggests further slowdown

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Little economic growth is expected over the next several months in nine Midwest and Plains states because problems in the global economy are slowing business in the region, according to a new survey released Tuesday.

January 03, 2012

Unemployment aid applications drop to 9-month low

Unemployment aid applications drop to 9-month low WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in nine months, that latest evidence that the job market is improving.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , December 08, 2011

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Unemployment rate falls to lowest since March 2009

Unemployment rate falls to lowest since March 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. unemployment rate fell last month to its lowest level in more than 2½ years. More people out of work either found jobs or gave up looking and were no longer counted as unemployed.

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER , December 02, 2011

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Midwest companies expect job cuts in next 6 months

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Job growth has slowed significantly in nine Midwest and Plains states, and many companies in the region expect further job cuts in the coming six months, according to a monthly survey of business managers released Thursday.

December 01, 2011

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