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U.S. Recovery Boosting Profits, Not Putting Americans Back to Work

Companies are turning profits, but avoiding hiring

Currently, the Dow Jones industrial average is nearing a record high resulting in a period…

By Ashley R. Harris

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Congressional Budget Office: Economy to Pick up Steam in 2014

The Congressional Budget Office forecasts the economic climate

A positive outlook is on the horizon.

By Ashley R. Harris

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Code of (Low) Confidence: CEOs Less Optimistic About Global Market

You can turn that around. Check out a few tips on how

A new survery found many chief executives pessimistic about market success. If you’re a company…

By Janell Hazelwood

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The cliff deal renews special rules for certain studios in Hollywood. They can deduct up to $15 million of their costs if more than three-fourths of the movie’s production takes place in the United States (They can get up to $20 million in deductions if they produce the film in a low-income community).

5 Unusual Provisions in the Fiscal Cliff Bill

Some usual provisions are part of the fiscal cliff deal

More than just Permanent tax rates were included

By C. Daniel Baker

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Fiscal Cliff Resolution to Take Large Chunk Out of American Paychecks

The resolution may hurt more than it helps

Many Americans are just finding out what the fiscal cliff could mean for them.

By Ashley R. Harris

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10 Reasons Why People of Color Should Care About Sequestration

Fiscal Crisis Ends, Decision Made by the House

Tax increases will not affect most Americans

Late yesterday evening the House of Representatives came to decision to pass legislation that would…

By Sasha King

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How the Fiscal Cliff Deal Affects Small Businesses

The Fiscal Cliff deal is bittersweet for small businesses

While some provisions are helpful, not all are in favor of small business owners

By C. Daniel Baker

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10 Reasons Why People of Color Should Care About Sequestration

Fiscal Cliff Deal May Extend Tax Cuts

Is this the deal either side wanted?

Lawmakers are seeking to avert more than $600 billion in tax increases and spending cuts…

By Black Enterprise

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Art and Politics Collide! Artstrike Calls for Art About the Fiscal Cliff

Activist Van Jones, co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, is heading up a day of action on December 17th for Artstrike

Activist Van Jones, co-founder of Rebuild the Dream, is heading up a day of action…

By Demetria Irwin

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U.S. Credit Rating to be Downgraded Again?

Global rating agency poised to strip the U.S. of AAA rating

Can Obama and Speaker Boehner reach a deal?

By Ashley R. Harris

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