Reuters – Some business groups, upset about budget and regulatory policies they say are costing jobs, are accusing President Barack Obama of pursuing an agenda that is hurting the U.S. economic recovery.
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AFP – British insurer Resolution announced Thursday it has acquired French insurer AXA’s life insurance and savings businesses in Britain for 2.75 billion pounds (3.3 billion euros, 4.0 billion dollars).
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As a business owner, literally your time means money. Getting your business up and running takes every minute of the workday. Even if you’re established in your business, you’re knee-deep in operations that keep your company running and on its way to profitable growth and market goals.
You definitely don’t have time to waste running around [...]
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AP – President Barack Obama is again urging Congress to send him a package of tax breaks and other incentives to help small businesses grow and create jobs. Read More Obama urges Congress to help small businesses
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AP – A record number of Michigan property owners are appealing their property tax assessments as small-claim homeowners and high-stakes businesses seek relief in a difficult economy. Read More Businesses, homeowners appeal Michigan tax bills
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AP – When historians write the book on how President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul became law, they’ll need to leave space for some unlikely advocates: lobbyists for the drug, insurance and hospital industries.
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The Motley Fool – The first Friday of every month brings the all-important employment report. February’s numbers were better than anticipated. The United States lost only 36,000 jobs, versus the 68,000 that experts expected. This compares with 651,000 jobs lost in February 2009. Still, the unemployment rate held steady at 9.7%, with the unofficial rate [...]
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AP – House lawmakers are examining a crucial element of the economic recovery: banks’ lending to small businesses and for commercial real estate. Read More Lawmakers probe banks lending to small businesses
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