Soaring Black Market for Food Stamps
Participants sell them at a discount
Economics
Southern African Politicians Urge the West To Lift Sanctions on Zimbabwe
E.U. and the U.S. have both imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, where Mugabe recently claimed victory in an election that was criticized by his opponents
Unemployment Rate Went Up in Most States in July
New Jersey and Nevada hit hardest by job loses
Judge Rules Calif. High-Speed Rail Plan Violates Rules for Funding
More information requested before he decides whether to essentially kill it
Ecuador's President to Allow Drilling in Amazon
Ends plan to preserve jungle in exchange for money from other countries
Mediator Ordered to Handle Detroit Union Negotiations for Bankruptcy
Initial mediation efforts to begin in September
Forfeiture Laws Turn Public Officials Into Profiteers
The lure of revenues has distorted police priorities as money-hungry agencies think more about grabbing property than about fairly applying the law.
Michigan State Unions Lose Right-to-Work Challenge
Government employees can opt out of paying union dues
Rupee at Record Low Against the Dollar
International investors have withdrawn billions of dollars worth of shares and debt from Indian markets since June
Connecticut Gun Maker Turns Back on Home State To Open Plant in North Carolina
Connecticut's restrictive new gun laws undoubtedly played a role
"Buy French" Campaign Likely to Cost Country's Consumers a Mint
France's products are a tad spendy
Senate Homeland Security Committee Scrutinizes Bitcoin
What do you mean it's out of our control?
Australia's Largest Bank Closes Accounts of Bitcoin Processor
A little government pressure, perhaps
Americans Renounce Citizenship to Escape IRS
An increasing number of Americans are living abroad and handing in their passports to escape the IRS.
Billionaire's Tweet Prompts Jump in Apple Stock
Carl Icahn said his firm has a "large position" in Apple
Summer Film Flop RIPD Received Millions in Mass. Tax Credits
Got $27 million in state tax credits; grossed $12.7 million opening weekend
