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USA Avoids Cyprus-Style Bank Crisis Thanks To LiberalsUSA Avoids Cyprus-Style Bank Crisis Thanks To Liberals

by National Confidential | 30 March 2013 | 8:38 am EST

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Your money is safe, thanks to the left wing.

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Venture Capital Boom In 2012Venture Capital Boom In 2012

by National Confidential | 07 January 2013 | 1:25 pm EST

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Venture capital funds jumped 10% in 2011, another sign of a recovering economy.

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Obama Signs Bill Avoiding Fiscal CliffObama Signs Bill Avoiding Fiscal Cliff

by National Confidential | 03 January 2013 | 1:17 am EST

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President Obama has signed the bill avoiding the fiscal cliff.

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Jobless Claims Are Dropping Like A RockJobless Claims Are Dropping Like A Rock

by National Confidential | 27 December 2012 | 10:42 am EST

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Jobless claims continue to drop as the Bush recession recedes.

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Politics »

Report: Paul Ryan Faked Soup Kitchen Photo OpReport: Paul Ryan Faked Soup Kitchen Photo Op

by National Confidential | 14 October 2012 | 11:11 am EST

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A recent photo-op by Paul Ryan appears to have been a complete fabrication to sell the Romney-Ryan ticket’s supposed compassion to low income Americans.

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Jack Welch Wife Worked Under Romney At BainJack Welch Wife Worked Under Romney At Bain

by National Confidential | 06 October 2012 | 12:21 pm EST

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Suzy Welch, the wife of former GE CEO Jack Welch, was an employee of Mitt Romney’s Bain Capital.

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Former GE CEO, Republican Jack Welch Pushes Unemployment Conspiracy TheoryFormer GE CEO, Republican Jack Welch Pushes Unemployment Conspiracy Theory

by National Confidential | 05 October 2012 | 8:48 am EST

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Jack Welch, the former CEO of GE and a major booster of the Republican party claims that positive unemployment figures are being faked by the Obama administration.

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Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.8%Unemployment Rate Drops To 7.8%

by National Confidential | 05 October 2012 | 8:33 am EST

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The U.S. unemployment rate has dropped to 7.8% as the economy added 114,000 non-farm jobs in September 2012.

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Obama Ad Uses Romney’s Own “47%” WordsObama Ad Uses Romney’s Own “47%” Words

by National Confidential | 27 September 2012 | 11:27 am EST

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A new ad from the Obama campaign uses Mitt Romney’s own word to make the case for President Obama’s re-election.

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Romney: OK For Millionaires To Pay Lower Taxes Than Middle ClassRomney: OK For Millionaires To Pay Lower Taxes Than Middle Class

by National Confidential | 23 September 2012 | 8:45 pm EST

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Mitt Romney agreed with the notion that it’s fair that millionaires like him pay lower federal income taxes.

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Romney: Quarter Millionaires Are “Middle Income”Romney: Quarter Millionaires Are “Middle Income”

by National Confidential | 14 September 2012 | 11:36 am EST

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Mitt Romney continued to fuel speculation that he’s out of touch with average Americans by describing those earning between $200-250,000 as "middle income."

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Federal Reserve Announces QE3 StimulusFederal Reserve Announces QE3 Stimulus

by National Confidential | 13 September 2012 | 12:40 pm EST

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The Federal Reserve has had enough of the sluggish U.S. economy.

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Retailers Anticipate Good Holiday SeasonRetailers Anticipate Good Holiday Season

by National Confidential | 10 September 2012 | 2:24 pm EST

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American retailers appear to be anticipating an improved holiday shopping season.

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Celebrity, Politics »

Mitt Romney, Lindsay Lohan Share AgendaMitt Romney, Lindsay Lohan Share Agenda

by National Confidential | 08 September 2012 | 5:41 pm EST

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If Mitt Romney wins the presidential election, Lindsay Lohan could join his administration, based on their shared policy goals.

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Better Off? U.S. Auto Sales BoomingBetter Off? U.S. Auto Sales Booming

by National Confidential | 04 September 2012 | 10:58 am EST

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American auto sales are growing faster than the economy, in a sign of renewed strength for the previously troubled industry.

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Biden: America “Better Off” Under ObamaBiden: America “Better Off” Under Obama

by National Confidential | 03 September 2012 | 1:59 pm EST

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Joe Biden made a robust defense of President Obama’s actions on the economy at a campaign event today.

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163,000 Jobs Added As Report Beats Expectations163,000 Jobs Added As Report Beats Expectations

by National Confidential | 03 August 2012 | 8:35 am EST

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The U.S. economy added 163,000 jobs in July 2012, beating expectations.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Austerity Isn’t WorkingINFOGRAPHIC: Austerity Isn’t Working

by National Confidential | 01 August 2012 | 2:42 pm EST

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A new infographic lays out the details of how austerity has been implemented in Europe and how it is miserably failing to spark economic growth.

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Many Wealthy Women Agree With Occupy Wall StreetMany Wealthy Women Agree With Occupy Wall Street

by National Confidential | 24 July 2012 | 2:36 pm EST

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Occupy Wall Street may have found an unusual ally: wealthy women.

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Romney Economics Has Already Failed America, Here’s HowRomney Economics Has Already Failed America, Here’s How

by National Confidential | 21 June 2012 | 4:03 pm EST

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Mitt Romney’s favored economic policies have already been tried and tested in America, and they didn’t work.

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Business, Science »

How Much More Money Is A Bachelor’s Degree Worth?How Much More Money Is A Bachelor’s Degree Worth?

by National Confidential | 19 June 2012 | 7:43 am EST

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A new study reveals that completing a bachelor’s degree in four years adds some cash to the bottom line.

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One Law To Solve Huge American Problems?One Law To Solve Huge American Problems?

by National Confidential | 18 June 2012 | 12:28 pm EST

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What if some of America’s biggest problems could be solved using a few cents from multi-million dollar traders?

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This Is How Much It Costs To Raise A Child NowThis Is How Much It Costs To Raise A Child Now

by National Confidential | 14 June 2012 | 3:22 pm EST

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The cost to raise a child from birth to adulthood just increased.

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What Immigrants In America Are Up ToWhat Immigrants In America Are Up To

by National Confidential | 14 June 2012 | 2:07 pm EST

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Immigrants in America are making a difference, according to a new study.

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Business, World »

Billionaire Slim Wants The 99% To Be PunishedBillionaire Slim Wants The 99% To Be Punished

by National Confidential | 13 June 2012 | 10:10 am EST

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Carlos Slim, the Mexican billionaire who is currently the richest man in the world, has called for more hardship for the 99% of people who don’t have his sort of wealth.

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Bush Recession Destroyed 40% Of American WealthBush Recession Destroyed 40% Of American Wealth

by National Confidential | 11 June 2012 | 5:25 pm EST

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According to new government data, the Bush Recession wiped out 40% of American wealth.

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Deregulation Hero Jamie Dimon To Be Grilled In Congress Over Lost BillionsDeregulation Hero Jamie Dimon To Be Grilled In Congress Over Lost Billions

by National Confidential | 10 June 2012 | 4:34 pm EST

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JPMorgan Chase boss Jamie Dimon has been Wall Street’s front man against regulation, but now he’s in the hot seat.

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Gas Prices Drop AgainGas Prices Drop Again

by National Confidential | 10 June 2012 | 4:03 pm EST

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Have Republicans lost another election year issue?

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Lucky Duckies: 6 Tax Filers Paid No Taxes On $202 MillionLucky Duckies: 6 Tax Filers Paid No Taxes On $202 Million

by National Confidential | 08 June 2012 | 11:33 am EST

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6 of America’s 400 richest tax filers didn’t pay a dime on their 2009 tax returns.

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VIDEO: Romney Playing “By Two Sets Of Rules” On Job CreationVIDEO: Romney Playing “By Two Sets Of Rules” On Job Creation

by National Confidential | 05 June 2012 | 9:52 am EST

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A new video from the Obama campaign highlights the shifting standards the Romney campaign is using to tout jobs.

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VIDEO: New Obama Ad Blasts Romney Jobs Record, Targets Swing StatesVIDEO: New Obama Ad Blasts Romney Jobs Record, Targets Swing States

by National Confidential | 04 June 2012 | 8:57 am EST

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A new ad from the Obama campaign targets Mitt Romney’s failure to create jobs during his tenure as governor of Massachusetts.

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Business, World »

British Business Begs For End To AusterityBritish Business Begs For End To Austerity

by National Confidential | 04 June 2012 | 8:42 am EST

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British business executives want their country to quit pushing economy-killing austerity measures.

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Romney Backer Firing 27,000 Workers, Bain Capital StyleRomney Backer Firing 27,000 Workers, Bain Capital Style

by National Confidential | 24 May 2012 | 2:35 am EST

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Mitt Romney infamously said "I like being able to fire people," and apparently so does one of his multimillionaire backers.

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France, Greece Reject Austerity In ElectionsFrance, Greece Reject Austerity In Elections

by National Confidential | 06 May 2012 | 6:21 pm EST

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Voters in France and Greece have rejected austerity measures as citizens around the world begin to turn to growth.

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Unemployment Rate Drops To 8.1%, Job Growth SlowsUnemployment Rate Drops To 8.1%, Job Growth Slows

by National Confidential | 04 May 2012 | 8:40 am EST

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released jobs numbers for April 2012.

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