Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal Reuters - Mon, May 20, 2013 1:09 AM EDTBy Jason Lange and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government … More »Analysis: Shrinking deficit reduces pressure for budget deal
By Jason Lange and David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The chances of a deal between Democratic and Republican lawmakers that would overhaul the tax system, trim government spending and reform safety net spending programs appear to be fading. A sudden improvement in the outlook for the government deficit over the next decade …
Independent Scotland open to Cyprus-style bank risks, says Britain Reuters - Sun, May 19, 2013 6:11 AM EDTBy William James LONDON (Reuters) - An independent Scotland would have a vastly oversized financial sector that would leave it vulnerable to a Cyprus-style banking crisis, … More »Independent Scotland open to Cyprus-style bank risks, says Britain
By William James LONDON (Reuters) - An independent Scotland would have a vastly oversized financial sector that would leave it vulnerable to a Cyprus-style banking crisis, Britain's finance ministry says. Before a referendum due in September 2014 on whether Scotland should split from the United Kingdom, the British government …
- The IRS and its tea party tempest AP - Fri, May 17, 2013 1:35 PM EDT
The Internal Revenue Service is feeling the sort of heat that targeted taxpayers feel from the tax agency. It's the sense that a powerful someone is breathing down your … More »The IRS and its tea party tempest
The Internal Revenue Service is feeling the sort of heat that targeted taxpayers feel from the tax agency. It's the sense that a powerful someone is breathing down your neck.
Mali ups 2013 spending by nearly 40 pct as donors restore aid Reuters - Sun, May 12, 2013 4:49 AM EDTBAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's government has increased its 2013 spending plans by nearly 40 percent after donors restored aid that had been suspended following last year's … More »Mali ups 2013 spending by nearly 40 pct as donors restore aid
BAMAKO (Reuters) - Mali's government has increased its 2013 spending plans by nearly 40 percent after donors restored aid that had been suspended following last year's coup, the West African state's finance minister said on Saturday. The finalised budget, adopted by parliament late on Friday, forecasts some 1.465 trillion …
7 Things That Kill Your Productivity at Work Forbes - Wed, May 8, 2013 3:46 PM EDTHere are 7 things that can kill your productivity at work, according to a new survey by Ask.com. More »7 Things That Kill Your Productivity at Work
Here are 7 things that can kill your productivity at work, according to a new survey by Ask.com.
Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds Reuters - Mon, May 6, 2013 6:24 AM EDTBy Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Congress imposes deep spending cuts on everything from national defense to child care, shipping industry executives are urging … More »Amid budget cutbacks, U.S. shipping sector seeks more federal funds
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As Congress imposes deep spending cuts on everything from national defense to child care, shipping industry executives are urging lawmakers to spend hundreds of millions of dollars more on a river network that accounts for a declining share of the nation's domestic freight. During …
Ontario unveils budget, opposition support not clear Reuters - Thu, May 2, 2013 6:19 PM EDTBy Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Ontario's minority Liberal government unveiled a budget on Thursday that projected a narrower-than-expected 2013-14 deficit and … More »Ontario unveils budget, opposition support not clear
By Cameron French TORONTO (Reuters) - Ontario's minority Liberal government unveiled a budget on Thursday that projected a narrower-than-expected 2013-14 deficit and included measures aimed at securing opposition support and preventing an early election for Premier Kathleen Wynne. However, it was not clear whether the budget …
The 7 Ways Successful People Approach Their Work Forbes - Wed, May 1, 2013 7:05 AM EDTThe most successful among us have developed work habits that have helped them reach the top. Learn what they are -- and which one is the most important. More »The 7 Ways Successful People Approach Their Work
The most successful among us have developed work habits that have helped them reach the top. Learn what they are -- and which one is the most important.
Five Workplace Irritations That Can Actually Boost Productivity Forbes - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 5:14 PM EDTMost full-time employees spend more than 2,000 hours per year in the office–so, there’s no question that irritations develop specific to the workplace. But as it turns … More »Five Workplace Irritations That Can Actually Boost Productivity
Most full-time employees spend more than 2,000 hours per year in the office–so, there’s no question that irritations develop specific to the workplace. But as it turns out, some of those annoyances can actually make you more productive and innovative.
- Christie: Obama 'kept every promise' on storm aid AP - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 2:49 PM EDT
Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that President Barack Obama "has kept every promise he's made" about helping the state recover from Superstorm Sandy. More »Christie: Obama 'kept every promise' on storm aid
Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that President Barack Obama "has kept every promise he's made" about helping the state recover from Superstorm Sandy.
Kenya shilling steady as foreign investors eyed Reuters - Mon, Apr 29, 2013 4:32 AM EDTNAIROBI, April 29 - The Kenyan shilling was steady on Monday and traders said they were assessing the level of inflows from foreign investors to determine if the currency … More »Kenya shilling steady as foreign investors eyed
NAIROBI, April 29 - The Kenyan shilling was steady on Monday and traders said they were assessing the level of inflows from foreign investors to determine if the currency will strengthen further. Foreign investment in Kenyan markets has risen after a largely peaceful presidential election held last month, avoiding a repeat …
The Art Of The Email Introduction: 10 Rules For Emailing Busy People Forbes - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 6:35 PM EDTChris Fralic, First Round Capital By Chris Fralic, Partner at First Round Capital in New York. Email is broken. Do you know anyone who loves email? I don’t - it can … More »The Art Of The Email Introduction: 10 Rules For Emailing Busy People
Chris Fralic, First Round Capital By Chris Fralic, Partner at First Round Capital in New York. Email is broken. Do you know anyone who loves email? I don’t - it can be frustrating and it doesn’t scale well, and there aren’t enough hours in the day to process it all. But for [...]
Leadership Tip: Hire the Quiet Neurotic, Not the Impressive Extrovert Forbes - Fri, Apr 26, 2013 6:32 PM EDTMost leaders are attracted to the guy or woman who seems confident and outgoing, unafraid in any situation or facing any challenge. They expect an extrovert to infuse … More »Leadership Tip: Hire the Quiet Neurotic, Not the Impressive Extrovert
Most leaders are attracted to the guy or woman who seems confident and outgoing, unafraid in any situation or facing any challenge. They expect an extrovert to infuse any team with energy, to push ahead on projects and to motivate colleagues to do their best work. Meantime they have [...]
- Internet sales tax embraced by no-tax Republicans AP - Thu, Apr 25, 2013 1:38 PM EDT
You don't see this very often: a majority of Senate Republicans voting to make people who buy stuff on the Internet pay state and local sales taxes. More »Internet sales tax embraced by no-tax Republicans
You don't see this very often: a majority of Senate Republicans voting to make people who buy stuff on the Internet pay state and local sales taxes.
- Kenya's Kenyatta nominates economist as finance minister Reuters - Tue, Apr 23, 2013 11:08 AM EDT
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's new president on Tuesday nominated senior finance ministry economist Henry Rotich as the new finance minister in his first cabinet following … More »Kenya's Kenyatta nominates economist as finance minister
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's new president on Tuesday nominated senior finance ministry economist Henry Rotich as the new finance minister in his first cabinet following his election to the helm of east Africa's biggest economy in a peaceful vote last month. Uhuru Kenyatta, a former finance minister who worked alongside …
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