Consequence to cuts no one thought would happen

WASHINGTON — It's not the first time that government economic engineering has produced a time bomb with a short fuse. Back in 2011, few lawmakers thought deep and indiscriminate spending cuts, totaling about $85 billion and now starting to kick in,...

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Bernanke defends Fed's low-interest-rate policies

WASHINGTON — Chairman Ben Bernanke is standing by the Federal Reserve's low-interest-rate policies, cautioning that any move to raise rates prematurely could derail a still-modest economic recovery. Bernanke also sought to calm fears that super-low...

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Bernanke defends Fed's low-interest-rate policies

WASHINGTON — Chairman Ben Bernanke is defending the Federal Reserve's low-interest rate policies and seeking to calm fears that super-low rates risk igniting inflation or rattling investors. Bernanke says any Fed move to raise rates prematurely could...

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For Fla. citrus crop, it's been a tough year

For Fla. citrus crop, it's been a tough year ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — It's been a difficult year for Florida's citrus crop, with a warm, dry winter; citrus greening; and a heavy crop load. Lots of fruit dropped from the trees this year, which means a...

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Buffett calls year with 45 pct. profit jump subpar

Buffett calls year with 45 pct. profit jump subpar OMAHA, Neb. — Most companies would undoubtedly be thrilled with the results Warren Buffett called "subpar" at Berkshire Hathaway because his company's value trailed the overall market. But the fact...

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Jump in factory growth lifts hopes for US economy

WASHINGTON — Busier factories and growing optimism among consumers could help the U.S. economy withstand the drag from government spending cuts and tax increases this year. Manufacturing grew in February at the fastest pace in 20 months, according to...

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AP: NY fracking held as Cuomo, RFK Jr. talk health

AP: NY fracking held as Cuomo, RFK Jr. talk health ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo came as close as he ever has to approving fracking last month, laying out a limited drilling plan for as many as 40 gas wells before changing course to await...

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China targets 15 pct of satellite launch market

BEIJING — China is looking to increase its share of the global commercial satellite launching business, targeting a 15 percent share by 2020, a leading space program official said Saturday. China hopes to increase its market share by establishing strategic...

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NY Gov. Cuomo's comments on fracking over time

NY Gov. Cuomo's comments on fracking over time Key statements and moments in Gov. Andrew Cuomo's thinking about the natural gas drilling method known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking: — May 2011: Orders an expanded environmental review of fracking...

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Growing push to halt workplace bullying

WASHINGTON — Margaret Fiester is no shrinking violet, but she says working for her former boss was a nightmare. "One day I didn't do something right and she actually laid her hands on me and got up in my face and started yelling, 'Why did you do that?'"...

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