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Stimulus dollars going to accused contractors

President Obama and members of Congress told federal agencies earlier this year to avoid awarding funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to contractors with troubled histories of work for the federal government.

Small Business Faces Sharp Rise in Costs of Health Care

As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years.

House Oversight Leader Agrees to Subpoena Documents on Mortgage Deals

After resisting for weeks, the chairman of the House oversight committee said on Friday that he would subpoena documents from the Countrywide Financial Corporation about its program to offer special mortgage deals to preferred customers — including some members of Congress.

Summers: High unemployment for years

The president's chief economic adviser warned Friday that the nation's unemployment rate could stay "unacceptably high" for years to come — a situation that would seriously complicate Barack Obama's ability to convince Americans that he's beating back the recession.

Are firefighters raising healthcare costs?

Firefighters responded to at least 10 times more medical emergencies than fire-related calls across the U.S. last year, The New York Times reported yesterday.

The Next Energy Innovators

BusinessWeek and GreenBiz.com have assembled a list of 25 intriguing energy startups, including young companies that tap geothermal heat, turn waste into biodiesel, and more

Recovery: Where Will the Jobs Come From?

Health care and education will keep adding jobs. Manufacturing employment will rebound as the global economy revives, but a big cut in the jobless rate will take years

Morgan Freeman to marry his step-granddaughter

A few weeks ago, a disturbing story broke that Morgan Freeman was maintaining a 10-year relationship with his step-granddaughter with whom he had a questionable sexual encounter when she was young.

Warren Buffett Backs Second Stimulus

As debate grows about a possible second stimulus package for the flagging American economy, at least one legendary investor is giving the idea his guarded approval.

American shoppers misled by greenwash, Congress told

98% of supposedly environmentally friendly products in US supermarkets make false or confusing claims, campaigners say

Stable ancient atmosphere underscores current greenhouse spike

Despite vast changes in climate since the early Pleistocene, 2.1 million years ago, carbon dioxide levels have stayed pretty stable until lately, according to a study published online today in Science.

Nuclear power could cost trillions over renewables

An analysis by economist Mark Cooper at the Vermont Law School claims that adding 100 new reactors to the U.S.

Primary-Care Doctor Shortage May Undermine Reform Efforts

As the debate on overhauling the nation's health-care system exploded into partisan squabbling this week, virtually everyone still agreed on one point: There are not enough primary-care doctors to meet current needs, and providing health insurance to 46 million more people would  …

Obama officials lobby lawmakers to approve IMF money

Senior Obama administration officials are lobbying Congress hard to approve $108 billion for the International Monetary Fund ahead of a vote expected this week, according to documents that emerged on Monday.

Cash for Clunkers Bill Falls Short of Helping Consumers Qualify for New Car Loans

The Cash for Clunkers program, which is offering a $4,500 cash voucher toward the purchase of a new fuel efficient car, falls short of assisting many consumers that are driving an old clunker.

Who Is Winning the Arctic Game of Monopoly?

There are five states competing for control of the Arctic's oil and gas reserves, with Russia leading the pack. The US looks likely to remain on the sidelines, but what opportunities will the natural resource grab present for Canada, Norway and Greenland?

'If We Now Kill Schoolgirls, You Shouldn't Be Surprised'

Responding to threats from the Taliban, at least 10 girls' schools have shut down near Kunduz in northern Afghanistan. Visiting the schools is a dangerous proposition -- a trip leading directly into the heart of Islamist territory.

Discovery could ease cancer pain

A breakthrough could lead to drugs to alleviate the pain experienced by cancer patients.

A chimpanzee apocalypse in Tanzania?

Tanzania's chimpanzee population has plummeted by more than 90 percent, from 10,000 a few years ago to just 700 today, according to a report from the Tanzania National Parks Authority.

Are You Being Watched?

The blimp flying above your head may be watching your every move.

Prairie dogs return to Md. Zoo

It took just 10 minutes for a dozen prairie dogs to outwit the creators of the Maryland Zoo's new $500,000 habitat.

Money Market Funds in a Squeeze

As costs rise and interest rates drop, some big players are exiting the business, leaving investors scrambling for safe havens

At Center of Maelstrom, a Senator Used to Chaos

He is under indictment on charges of assaulting his companion. A nonprofit group he underwrote with city funds is under investigation.

Privacy May Be a Victim in Cyberdefense Plan

A plan to create a new Pentagon cybercommand is raising significant privacy and diplomatic concerns, as the Obama administration moves ahead on efforts to protect the nation from cyberattack and to prepare for possible offensive operations against adversaries' computer networks …

A Credit Card Fee Bonanza

President Barack Obama signed a piece of critical consumer protection legislation last month: the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act. The law reigns in credit card companies' billing practices and limits the fees that banks can charge consumers.

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