economy
Spain’s King Juan Carlos: Let them eat elephant?
April 20, 2012King Juan Carlos of Spain goes on an elephant safari while Spaniards go without basic necessities. Could such royal conspicuous consumption happen in America?
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Teamsters proposal to restructure bankrupt Hostess
April 19, 2012The Teamsters' proposal demands executives, as well as all stakeholders, share equally in financial sacrifices for Hostess to emerge from bankruptcy "instead of paying lip-service to the concept."
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CitiGroup stockholders nix CEO’s $25 million as MoveOn pickets meet
April 18, 2012MoveOn members picketed a Citigroup stockholders meeting taking place at a local luxury hotel here April 17, designated Tax the 1% Day.
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GOP budget bombs at town halls
April 17, 2012At town halls across the nation during the current two-week congressional recess Republicans are taking the heat like they may never have taken it before.
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Wage gap costs women extra 92 weeks of groceries
April 17, 2012A new report released today on Equal Pay Day shows that the yearly median pay for women in America is $10,784 less than their male counterparts.
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