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Dana Liebelson

Dana Liebelson

The problem with outsourcing the military
Edward Morrissey

Edward Morrissey

Obama's boneheaded health-care fight with Catholics
Daniel Larison

Daniel Larison

The brewing proxy war in Syria
Robert Shrum

Robert Shrum

Nominating Mitt Malaprop
Paul Brandus

Paul Brandus

Obama's 5 biggest mistakes
The simple credit card is about to get decked out with a micro-engine, buttons and lights.

Citibank's 'newfangled' credit card: Too many bells and whistles?

October 25, 2010, at 1:15 PM

Banks are rolling out a new generation of credit cards with buttons, lights, and digital read-outs. Do we really need them?

America's wealthiest got an average $95,000 in federal help last year, while the poor got less than $5.

Is America rigged for the rich?

October 20, 2010, at 3:03 PM

The federal government spends billions each year to help the poor, says David R. Francis in The Christian Science Monitor, but it gives even more to the wealthy

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Boston's "Big Dig" began in the 1980s and the last ramp of the mega tunnel project opened in 2006.

America: A country that can't build anything anymore

October 20, 2010, at 10:01 AM

It is now too costly and time-consuming to finish public-works projects, says Jonah Goldberg in the Los Angeles Times. But don't blame conservatives

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The sale of foreclosed homes has helped banks and mortgage-lenders still trying to recover from the housing crisis.

America's foreclosure crisis: What it means for your mortgage

October 12, 2010, at 3:35 PM

Bank of America has frozen foreclosures, sparking calls for a nationwide ban on repossessions. Is that move likely, and how would it affect the average homeowner?

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Bank of America is giving a reprieve to owners of foreclosed on homes.

The end of foreclosures?

October 8, 2010, at 10:38 AM

Watch a Fox News report about Bank of America's decision to suspend foreclosures across the country

Ignorance is bliss when it comes to your coworkers' salaries.

Key to being disgruntled: Learn what your coworkers make

September 30, 2010, at 10:46 AM

Your salary might make you happy now, but be careful, says Ray Fisman at Slate. Knowing what your colleagues make might eat away at your soul

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Home foreclosures: The opposite of the American dream.

Repossession hell: 6 extremely 'wrongful' foreclosures

September 24, 2010, at 11:14 AM

Jason Grodensky says the Bank of America repossessed his Fort Lauderdale house — even though he'd never even taken out a mortgage. His story isn't the first of its kind

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President Obama's new infrastructure plan could help tackle the 90,000 miles in need of repair.

America's creaking infrastructure: By the numbers

September 21, 2010, at 7:00 AM

The Obama administration has pledged $50 billion to fix some of America's rusting train lines, crumbling roads, and damaged bridges

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Rather than trying to jumpstart the housing market, should President Obama just let it crash?

Has the housing bubble deflated yet?

September 9, 2010, at 1:34 PM

The nation's real-estate nightmare is still in its early stages, according to some economists

Obama's infrastructure plan focuses on repairing roads, train tracks and airports.

Obama's new infrastructure plan: By the numbers

September 7, 2010, at 2:27 PM

During his Labor Day address, President Obama announced a $50 billion proposal to rebuild American roads and rails

The Dow usually starts strong in September, then reverses.

Will the Dow tumble in September?

September 1, 2010, at 12:23 PM

Historically, September is the worst month of the year for stocks. Given recent slides, some observers are braced for disaster

Does the government's home-ownership promotion overstep the founding American principles?

The government's 'un-American' home-ownership crusade

August 31, 2010, at 12:45 PM

In a country where individual freedom is sacred, say Don Watkins and Yaron Brooks at Forbes, Washington has no business pushing them to buy homes

A boy looks out at the Empire State Building from the observation deck at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

The Empire State Building's 'ugly' twin

August 30, 2010, at 2:20 PM

New York City has approved a skyscraper that will rival the nearby Empire State Building. Reason to be outraged?

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Some speculate that buyers are hesitating because they expect home prices to plunge further.

When will housing recover?

August 25, 2010, at 1:55 PM

Home sales in July hit their lowest levels in decades. Financial commentators weigh in on when to expect a bottom

The housing market is struggling to recover.

Why'd home sales plunge in July?

August 24, 2010, at 10:52 AM

Watch a local report about new statistics showing it was the worst month for home sales in the U.S. in 15 years

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