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Jobless claims data remain weak
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[Los Angeles Times] - By Don Lee WASHINGTON -- The American labor market showed further signs of weakening as the number of workers filing jobless claims went back up to their highest level in nearly three months. The Labor Department said Thursday that there were
World Bank taps Dartmouth's Jim Yong Kim as new president
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[Los Angeles Times] - By Don Lee The World Bank selected Jim Yong Kim as its next president, despite increasingly loud opposition from developing countries to the seven-decade practice of having an American citizen lead the institution. In announcing its decision Monday to
Retail sales soar, giving lift to stocks
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[Los Angeles Times] - By Don Lee WASHINGTON -- Forget high gas prices and stagnant incomes. American consumers are spending like the good times are back. Retail sales in March far exceeded analysts' forecasts, growing at a strong 0.8% pace after similarly robust gains in
Camden coffee shop prepares taxes along with breakfast — and ...
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[Newsworks.org] - Don Lee Jones and his brother are relaxing from their jobs as crossing guards. "They got good food and everything tastes real good. I like their service. I just come in to eat their food," said Jones. Down a short hallway and behind the coffee shop
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