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Apr 02

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Despite Adding Hours and Jobs, More Workers Unable to Sustain Themselves

In his latest coverage about people hit hard by the economic downturn, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports from Antioch, Calif., about the growing numbers of people who, despite taking on more hours at work or second jobs, are unable to…

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Feb 18

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At What Point Does Increasing Productivity Damage a Consumption-Based Economy?

Question/Comment: At what point does increasing Productivity damage a consumption-based economy? Can this be discussed with respect to the recent historically high levels of productivity in “modern industrialized” economies with relatively inelastic labor pools? Paul Solman: Most economists will tell…

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Dec 03

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Rising Tuition, Credit Crunch Threaten Affordability of Higher Education

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A new study on American higher education gave all but one state a failing grade on affordability, and warned that college could soon be out of reach for most Americans.

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Nov 27

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Food Banks Face Shortages in Economic Downturn

Food banks and charities around the country are experiencing shortages as the economy continues to slide. In a two-part report, Tom Bearden examines how food banks are faring and Ray Suarez talks to analysts about the rising number of Americans…

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Oct 30

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U.S. Economy Shrinks as Consumers Slow Spending

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The Commerce Department reported Thursday the economy shrank at an annual rate of 0.3 percent in the July to September period, indicating that a recession may have already begun.

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Mar 04

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Do I receive a rebate if my only income is social security?

Question/Comment: The only income I have is social security. Do I have to file my social security in order to get the rebate or will I get it automatically? Do I receive a rebate? Paul Solman: This Internal Revenue…

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Dec 10

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Harley Davidson was a success story in your “Rust Belt” series, but I understand that their workers were recently given unpaid leave. How do you reconcile this?

Question/Comment: You used Harley Davidson as a success story in your "Rust Belt" series, but I understand that their workers were recently given unpaid leave. How do you reconcile this?Paul Solman: Because the workers still have good-paying jobs. Unpaid…

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