Economy

Former Enron Corp. treasurer Ben Glisan on Wednesday pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, becoming the first executive incarcerated for participating in an accounting scheme that prompted the company's sudden collapse.

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The potential political fallout remains uncertain following the Labor Department's announcement that there are fewer unemployed workers in America in August. Experts analyze the latest job numbers and how to improve the employment picture in the U.S.

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The United States has accused China of undervaluing its currency, a practice Bush administration officials say hurts the U.S. economy.

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Jeffrey Kaye of KCET Los Angeles looks at the tobacco industry's lawsuit against the state of California over controversial anti-smoking ads.

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Tom Bearden looks at the forces influencing the rise in natural gas prices and the effects of those increases.

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The Labor Department is proposing the most dramatic changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act in 65 years. The changes would raise the minimum amount people can earn and still be paid overtime but would also allow companies to stop…

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The Labor Department is proposing a change to the rules governing eligibility for overtime pay. Jeffrey Brown reports.

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Ted Robbins of KUAT Tucson reports on the expanding day labor industry and efforts to improve conditions for the temporary workforce.

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Less than two weeks after the House passed a bill that would let U.S. consumers buy medicine at lower prices from Canada, Pfizer moved to prevent reimportation of its drugs.

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U.S. consumers lost confidence in their financial prospects in July due to concerns about rising unemployment and a mild economic recovery, the Conference Board reported Tuesday.

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