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INTERVIEW-Japan must show resolve on reforms to calm markets -vice econmin
Reuters* Markets in a correction, no reason for panic * Japan vows to achieve both economic growth and fiscal reforms * First tax steps focus on capex, broader corp tax cuts can wait By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO, June 14 (Reuters) - Japan is determined to...Tags: Finance, Central Bank, Bonds, Economy, Business and Finance, Japan
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Good news about recovery
I am always reluctant to fill this column with my recent research, but the release of the annual Conexus Manufacturing Scorecard begs comment. The scorecard itself had just a few surprises. Indiana did much better in the cost of worker benefits, and...Tags: Ball State University, Colleges and Universities, Education, Investments
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Is public transportation in the mix?
Public transportation services are important in many ways. They provide mobility, can shape land use and development patterns, generate jobs and enable economic growth, and support public policies regarding energy use, air quality and carbon emissions....Tags: Automotive Equipment, Transportation, Newport News (Newport News, Virginia), Travel, Trips and Vacations
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IMF urges repeal of 'ill-designed' U.S. cuts
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund urged the United States on Friday to repeal sweeping government spending cuts and recommended that the Federal Reserve continue a bond-buying program through at least the end of the year. In its...Tags: National Government, International Organizations, Christine Lagarde, Federal Reserve, Public Finance
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IMF warns U.S. not to scale back stimulus too soon
WASHINGTON — Amid speculation that the Federal Reserve soon might start scaling back its stimulus efforts, the International Monetary Fund cautioned that a pullback before next year could hurt economies worldwide. Highlighting its concern Friday,...
Tags: International Organizations, Christine Lagarde, Federal Reserve, Public Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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U.S. economic growth gauge hits highest since April 2011 -ECRI
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters) - A measure of future U.S. economic growth rose to its highest in more than two years in the latest week, while the annualized growth rate also accelerated, a research group said on Friday. The Economic Cycle Research Institute, a... -
IMF urges repeal of 'ill-designed' U.S. fiscal cuts
ReutersWASHINGTON, June 14 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Friday urged the United States to repeal sweeping federal budget cuts that will be a severe drag on economic growth this year. In its annual check of the health of the U.S. economy, the...Tags: International Organizations, National Government, Federal Reserve, Public Finance, Economy, Business and Finance
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Best Father's Day gift? Paid family leave
McClatchy-Tribune News ServiceThe best thing we can give dads this Father's Day is support for paid family leave. "Take Time to Be a Dad Today!" exhorts a nationwide public service announcement promoting fathers' involvement with their children.But if the U.S. government really wants...Tags: Insurance, Human Rights, Employment, Career and Workplace, Personal Income
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Federal workers get health and fitness programs
For three hours each work week, Bert Rice walks laps around Burba Lake at Fort Meade — part of a mission by the federal government to build a healthier workforce. Rice, 76, a retired Army colonel and former Anne Arundel County councilman working as...Tags: Fort Meade (military base), Health Insurance Cost, Environmental Issues, High Blood Pressure, Armed Forces
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Tracking funds for training
When Illinois lawmakers criticized a state agency last spring for failing to adequately monitor how training funds were spent, they took matters into their own hands. They gave control of nearly $7 million to five private entities and promised to track...Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Pat Quinn, Navistar International Corporation, Economy, Business and Finance, Computing and Information Technology Industry
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Japan must show resolve on reforms to calm markets: vice econmin
ReutersTOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is determined to convince investors that it is serious about securing both solid economic growth and fiscal health as the best way to calm financial markets, a senior government official said on Friday. Vice Economics Minister...Tags: Finance, Central Bank, Bonds, Economy, Business and Finance, Japan
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