President Barack Obama's plan to increase taxes on top earners would have only a small impact on the nation's economy, according to congressional budget experts. But don't tell that to small business owners facing a tax hike. More »Obama tax plan no small deal to small businessmen
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As Congress and the White House negotiate over ways to avoid a "fiscal cliff" at the start of the new year, governors and state lawmakers are watching anxiously because of the potential effect on state budgets. Here are five things to know about the political stalemate: More »A look at how the 'fiscal cliff' affects states
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Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter's decision next week on what kind of insurance exchange the state should adopt remains at the mercy of lawmakers who return to Boise on Jan. 7 for the 2013 session, Republican legislative leaders said. More »Otter's exchange choice at Idaho lawmakers' mercy
Media tycoon Dan Diaconescu drives a white Rolls Royce, looks like a used car salesman in his shiny mauve jacket, promises to create thousands of jobs and has emerged as a key player in Romania's bitterly contested parliamentary election. More »Populist emerges in Romania's bitter election
SWAMPED BY SANDY: The National Federation of Independent Business says a survey of its members shows that Superstorm Sandy made small businesses even more reluctant to take on new workers in November. More »News Summary: Sandy weakens small biz hiring
Superstorm Sandy further weakened hiring at small businesses in November, according to a survey released Thursday. More »Survey: Sandy further weakened small biz hiring
The owner of Olive Garden and Red Lobster says it won't bump any full-time workers down to part-time status, after its tests aimed at limiting health care costs resulted in a publicity backlash that took a bite out of sales. More »Olive Garden owner to hold off on worker changes
RISKY BUSINESS: A survey of small businesses by Pepperdine University and Dun & Bradstreet Credibility Corp. finds that companies were as reluctant to take out loans in the third quarter as they were in the first quarter. More »News summary: Small biz still uneasy about loans
A survey of small business owners shows they remained cautious during the summer about borrowing money. More »Survey: Small biz owners cautious in the summer
As Adam Weprin looks over the damage to the Bridge Cafe caused by Superstorm Sandy, he wonders where — and when — he'll get the money to repair his Lower Manhattan restaurant. More »Small businesses want grants to aid Sandy recovery
SLOWDOWN: Hiring by small businesses slowed to a crawl in November, as many businesses struggled to recover from SuperStorm Sandy. More »News Summary: Small business hiring slumps in Nov
Hiring by small businesses slowed to a crawl in November, as many businesses struggled to recover from SuperStorm Sandy. More »Superstorm Sandy slows small business hiring
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