Jan 02 Is there is a chance of rejuvenation of the American textile industry, or is it too late and gone forever to China, Korea, India and Pakistan? Question/Comment: I felt so encouraged by talk of Rust Belt life improving and of the death of U.S. manufacturing being greatly exaggerated! I am a textile designer and I wonder if you feel there is a chance of any such… Continue reading
Dec 19 Recommendation Nears for Listing Polar Bear as ‘Threatened’ By PBS News Hour One year ago, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service took up a proposal to list the polar bear as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act -- a decision that enjoys public support but also stands to impact a range of… Continue reading
May 15 Sectarian Violence Slows U.S. Private Investments in Iraq By PBS News Hour Iraqi lawmaker Yunadem Kanna recently pleaded for international investors at Rebuild Iraq, an international trade fair being held in Jordan, but the waning interest from American companies was apparent among the attendees. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch U.S. Airways Looks to Buy Delta for $8 Billion U.S. Airways proposed an $8 billion takeover of bankrupt Delta Air Lines on Wednesday, which would create one of the world's largest carriers. An expert talks about the impacts on the industry if the deal goes through. Continue watching
Oct 18 Watch Dow Jones Surpassed 12,000 as Inflation Eases and Consumer Prices Fall The Dow Jones Industrial Average surpassed 12,000, for the first time Wednesday. While the peak was only brief, it indicated that inflation and consumer prices were falling. A finance professor discusses the significance of this milestone. Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch Airline Industry Will Pay the Price for the Foiled Terror Plot With the tightening of airport security in order to prevent terrorist attacks, passengers are challenged with abiding by stricter rules and regulations and longer travel time. An industry expert discusses how the foiled airline terror plot will affect the airline… Continue watching