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Health care debate goes live

Health care debate goes live

President Obama will meet with Democrats and Republicans to talk about health care reform February 25, and the meeting will be broadcast live, a senior administration official says.

 

January unemployment rate drops to 9.7%

January unemployment rate drops to 9.7%

The nation's unemployment rate tumbled unexpectedly to 9.7% in January, first time it's fallen below double digits since September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday.

 

Solid sales gains for retailers in January

Solid sales gains for retailers in January

Sales increase 3.3% over a year earlier in a usually slow month. Notably, beleaguered Abercrombie & Fitch posts an 8% increase.

 

Service sector grows for first time since Sept.

Service sector grows for first time since Sept.

The economy's service sector grew in January for the first time since September while the pace of job losses moderated, a private trade group said Wednesday.

 

Personal incomes, consumer spending up in December

Personal incomes, consumer spending up in December

Personal incomes rose more than expected in December and consumer spending increased for the third straight month, helping the economy slowly recover from the worst recession in decades.

 

Obama says deficit could jeopardize recovery

Obama says deficit could jeopardize recovery

President Barack Obama renewed his pledge on Saturday to make job creation his top priority in 2010 but said it was also critical to rein in a record budget deficit that threatened economic recovery.

 

Cruise trends: Higher prices, single studios

If you're planning a cruise vacation in 2010, get ready for higher prices, better entertainment, water parks, and a nod toward single travelers.

 

Chrysler May Merge With Italy's Lancia in 2010

Small Italian cars a perfect fit for big rides from the American luxury brand

 

'Pants' becomes first viral video of 2010

'Pants' becomes first viral video of 2010

A 62-year-old's rhythmic fashion review has become the Internet's first viral sensation of the new decade.

 

Markets gain on new year optimism

New year optimism on the financial markets helps to push the FTSE 100 share index to a fresh 16-month high.

 

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