Economy

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Budget Cuts Silence Some Air Traffic Control Towers

5:31am April 02, 2013

David Greene talks to Yvette Aehle, director of the Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, about her plans to shut down the airport's air traffic control tower. Because of sequestration, the FAA will no longer pay for air traffic controllers at 144 smaller airports.

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German Anti-Euro Group Has Big-Name Backers

10:34am March 30, 2013

by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

In Germany, a new political party has cropped up with one sole aim: doing away with the euro. Unlike past anti-euro parties in Europe, this one is no fringe group. NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports they are banking on German frustration over bailouts of eurozone countries to propel them into office in national elections this fall.

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Home Depot is hiring 80,000 employees for its spring season. As the housing market picks up, other industry sectors — like gardening, construction and furniture — move upward, too.

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As Housing Industry Builds Up, Other Sectors Follow

11:31pm March 29, 2013

by Yuki Noguchi

The housing recovery is well on its way, economists say, and Americans are becoming more comfortable spending on things like remodeling, moving, gardening and furniture. One economist expects increased housing wealth to boost consumer spending by $100 billion this year.

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Cornerstone Health Care Expanding into Western NC

8:25pm March 29, 2013

One Triad-based health care organization is vastly expanding its presence in North Carolina.

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IMF: Gas Prices Don't Reflect True Costs

9:18am March 28, 2013

The IMF says that price of gasoline in the U.S. covers the cost of producing and distribution gasoline but it doesn't reflect the costs that gasoline consumption imposes on society — in the form of traffic, congestion, pollution and global warming. Linda Wertheimer talks to David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, about a new IMF report on energy subsidies.

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After 2-Week Closure, Cypriot Banks Reopen

9:18am March 28, 2013

by Joanna Kakissis

The Mediterranean island nation's leaders are hoping to prevent a bank run. Customers could see limits on cash withdrawals that could last for months. The terms of the bailout deal are a shocking outcome for a country which built itself on its banking industry.

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As Cardinal, New Pope Walked Fine Line On Economic Issues

5:59pm March 27, 2013

by Jim Zarroli

The former Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio has both opposed liberation theology as well as criticized capitalism. And while Pope Francis' positions are in line with his predecessors on economic matter, his Latin American background may lead to an emphasis on those issues.

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Expanded Definition Of Disability Created Million Dollar Opportunity For Lawyers

5:58pm March 27, 2013

by Chana Joffe-Walt

As part of our continuing series on the rapid rise in the number of people receiving federal disability payments, we explore the world of disability lawyers.

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For most Americans, the math for a comfortable retirement may never add up.

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Planning For Retirement When Savings Fall Short

8:04am March 27, 2013

by NPR Staff

For most Americans, the math for a comfortable retirement may never add up. According to recent census figures, Americans ages 55 to 65 had about $45,000 in savings and assets, not including their homes. Morning Edition's Renee Montagne talks to three experts about retiring with little savings.

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Analyzing T-Mobile's Change In Price Strategy

6:38am March 27, 2013

The No. 4 mobile phone carrier is making changes that it hopes will draw more customers to it. To find out more about T-mobile's new pricing strategy, David Greene talks to Rich Jaroslovsky, the technology commentator for Bloomberg News.

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