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Consumer bankruptcy filings increase 9 percent; Tough times for coal-fired power plants; One third of the unemployed find new work; A $167 bonus for those earning $100,000; Where are the electric cars?

Consumer bankruptcy filings increase 9 percent

In 2010 the number of Americans filing for bankruptcy increased 9 percent, to more than 1.5 million. Consumer filings, which have increased every year since 2005, are expected to increase again in 2011.

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