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Economy Oct 10

Why two economists’ work in contract theory won them a Nobel Prize

By Kristen Doerer

Nation Jun 16

Justices rule against VA in disabled vets contract dispute

The Supreme Court says the VA has failed to comply with a law aimed at increasing the number of federal contracts awarded to small businesses owned by disabled veterans.

By Associated Press

Economy Oct 12

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UAW, Big 3 Reach Agreement Amid New Economic Climate

The United Auto Workers has reached a deal for a new contract with Chrysler after working out similar deals with GM and Ford. Jeffrey Brown discusses what these new labor contracts might mean for workers and the Big Three automakers…

Politics Oct 21

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Stimulus Bill Data Offer Glimpse of Effectiveness

Americans and government watchdogs are getting their first glimpse at the results of the massive economic stimulus package heralded by President Barack Obama soon after taking office.

Economy Oct 10

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Did anyone ever propose regulation or restrictions on credit default swaps?

Question/Comment: Excellent report on credit default swaps. Did anyone, Congress or the Administration, or the Clinton Administration, ever propose any regulation or restrictions on these financial instruments? Paul Solman: Ah, regulation. The “genius” of these contracts was that they functioned…

Apr 30

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New Report Details Reconstruction Failures in Iraq

Billions of U.S. dollars have been invested in improving Iraq's infrastructure since 2003, but the effort has been beset by problems. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Stuart Bowen discusses his latest report.

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Apr 09

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Controversy Continues over Post-Katrina Spending on Trailers

After Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast in August 2005, FEMA spent billions of dollars on trailers that served as temporary housing. As many of the trailers now sit vacant, the NewsHour reports on maintenance expenses and criticism of FEMA.

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Dec 10

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U.S. Bars War Opponents From Bidding on Iraq Contracts

The Pentagon has limited the countries that can bid on $18.6 billion worth of reconstruction contracts in Iraq to those that supported the U.S.-led war, a move that has drawn international criticism.

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