Economics
American Airlines Expected to Lay Off Thousands
11,000 employees have been given warning notices
Aung San Suu Kyi Urges U.S. to Drop More Burma Sanctions
Seems to have changed her mind on the effectiveness of the measures
France Begins Ratification Process For European Budget Treaty
French President Hollande already meeting opposition from fellow socialists
GOP Leadership Looks to Block Farm Bill Vote
Many in Congress want a vote before the election
Ryan Hits Obama on Defense, Energy Policy in Virginia
Our pork tastes so much better than their pork
Rahm Emanuel: Chicago Teacher Deal Is an Honest Compromise
Preserves longer school day and school year while giving up more money
More Billionaires Join Buffett/Gates Charity Pledge
At least they're not giving the money to the government and it's totally voluntary, right Buffett?
American Airlines Sends Layoff Notices, Cuts Flights
11,000 sent notifications, but only 40 percent will likely be laid off
Linda McMahon Also Rips Romney's "47 Percent" Comments
But she has also used the statistic in her campaign
Wis. AG Appeals Union Ruling, Asks for Stay
Everybody is still confused about whether or not collective bargaining is back in the mix
Romney: Government Shouldn't Redistribute Wealth
Except for, of course, the many things the right wants to subsidize, like defense contracts
Alaskans to Pick Up $878 Each
Oil dividend dropped from $1174 last year, but free money is free money
Arizona Cops Can Start Enforcing Controversial Immigration Law
Judge has ruled that questioning a suspect's immigration status while investigating other offenses is ok
Chinese Looking at Hitting Japanese Bond Market
Dispute over uninhabited islands doesn't look like calming down
American Airlines to Shed 1,400 Employees at Miami International Airport
Part of a "restructuring" strategy
Waistline Expansion Will See Huge Rise in Healthcare Costs
Obesity will cost $550 billion from now to 2030, says study
UBS Was Aware of Huge Problems Weeks Before Arrest of Trader
$3.6 billion hole in accounts raised some eyebrows
The Unholy Spirit of Presidential Activism
So set your DVR for one of the oddest cinematic displays of power-worship in the history of American film.
Tire Tariff Costs $900K for Each Job "Saved"
Why not just cut each worker a check for a fraction of the price?
Marxism, Austrian Economics, and Exploitation
Karl Marx had no monopoly on theorizing about exploitation.
Report: There's More Economic Freedom in Canada Than the U.S.
The Fraser Institute releases its annual rankings.
Canada Top Five by Economic Freedom, U.S. Barely Top Twenty
Canada's been shrinking its government while the story's been different here
Greeks Grow Restless as Government Seeks To Live Within Its Means
When you're used to skating on the tab ...
Billions of Euros Flow from France to Belgium
The French are pissed that rich citizens are leaving. Wait until they find out they're bringing their companies along.
Manufacturing Data a Bad Sign for the Economy
The continuing slowdown is likely an indicator of rocky times ahead
EU Tries To Maintain Enthusiasm for Bailout
But people are getting a little skeptical that this time it will work
Nevada Recluse Dies with $7 Million in Gold Hidden in Home
He was prepared for economic collapse, but not the grim reaper
Quick Appeal Expected in Wisconsin Collective Bargaining Ruling
Could go straight to state Supreme Court
