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Report: Redundant federal programs waste billions
Billions are being spent on duplicate federal programs, congressional auditors find Continue reading
Bernanke: Fed’s policy benefits world economy
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke on Monday defended the central bank’s aggressive easing of monetary policy, saying while it was aimed at bolstering the economic recovery, it was helping other countries as well. The Fed’s asset-purchase programs, aimed at keeping long-term borrowing costs down and spurring investment, have been criticized overseas for their adverse impact on emer.. Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro auction raises $400,000 for the Southeast Michigan American Heart Association
Proceeds benefit cardiovascular research, community programs and education DETROIT, Feb. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ –According to the American Heart Association, 82.6 million heart disease … Continue reading
Propaganda programs hard to justify, Panetta says
Defense Secretary Panetta is skeptical of the benefits the propaganda programs provide. Continue reading
Could Kerry, Hagel drive reboot in US-Cuba ties?
HAVANA (AP) — The nominee for U.S. Secretary of State, Sen. John Kerry, once held up millions of dollars in funding for secretive U.S. Continue reading
Could Kerry, Hagel drive reboot in US-Cuba ties?
HAVANA (AP) — The nominee for U.S. Secretary of State, Sen. John Kerry, once held up millions of dollars in funding for secretive U.S Continue reading
From Foster Care to the Inauguration to Tomorrow’s Leadership
WASHINGTON, Jan. Continue reading
Gold and Silver Stumble After FOMC Minutes
On Thursday, gold (NYSEARCA:GLD) futures for February delivery, the most active contract, fell $14.20 to settle at $1,674.60 per ounce, while silver (NYSEARCA:SLV) futures for March dropped 29 cents higher to close at $30.72.Both precious metals took a pause after strong gains to start the year, but declined even harder as the Federal Reserve tries to keep the market guessing on its massive bond purchasing programs.The newly released Federal Open Market Committee minutes show that policymakers are dividend about expanding the Fed’s balance sheet beyond 2013. Continue reading
Democratic officials say U.S. ‘fiscal cliff’ deal reached
Racing against the clock, the White House reached agreement with congressional Republicans late Monday on a deal to prevent across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts to government programs from taking effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials. Continue reading
