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Once a Dynamo, the Tech Sector Is Slow to Hire

Despite soaring profits, high-tech companies have been slow to hire ? a sign of just how difficult it will be to address persistently high joblessness.

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• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:17:54 GMT

Obama to Propose Tax Write-Off for Capital Investments

A tax deduction would let businesses keep more money and would give big corporations, many of which are sitting on cash because of economic uncertainty, an incentive to spend and invest.

» ... Obama to Propose Tax Write-Off for Capital Investments
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:59:34 GMT

In a New Role, Teachers Move to Run Schools

At a 650-student school in Newark, in an increasingly common move, the teaching staff is the administration, raising morale but potentially blurring educators? focus.

» ... In a New Role, Teachers Move to Run Schools
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:28:34 GMT

Chief of ABC News Is Resigning

David Westin said he would resign after a long conflict with the network over the budget.

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• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:10:09 GMT

Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket

Democrats are trying to stop a group of homeless people from running on the Green Party ticket, saying it is a dirty trick by a Republican operative.

» ... Republican Runs Street People on Green Ticket
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:28:34 GMT

Clerks Highlight Supreme Court?s Polarization

The current justices are much more likely than their predecessors to hire clerks who match their own positions.

» ... Clerks Highlight Supreme Court?s Polarization
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:49:46 GMT

Strikers in Paris and London Snarl Travel

Unions started a major strike on Tuesday over President Nicolas Sarkozy?s plans to raise the retirement age.

» ... Strikers in Paris and London Snarl Travel
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:12:34 GMT

New Yorkers Strongly Back Shorter Term Limits

A poll finds most New Yorkers want to restore a two-term limit, a rebuke for Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg.

» ... New Yorkers Strongly Back Shorter Term Limits
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:28:18 GMT

Australian Labor Party to Form New Government

Two independent lawmakers said they will support Prime Minister Julia Gillard, ending weeks of political impasse.

» ... Australian Labor Party to Form New Government
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:55:53 GMT

Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies

A heavy reliance on emergency rooms care is seen as a sign of weaknesses in the primary health care system.

» ... Health Care Wastefulness Is Detailed in Studies
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:58:48 GMT

Barclays Elevates Diamond to C.E.O.

Robert E. Diamond Jr. helped turn the British bank into a global brand with the acquisition of Lehman Brothers' operation in the United States.

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• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:46:37 GMT

Labor Tries to Organize Carwashes in Los Angeles

Labor organizers have met strong resistance as they try to organize carwashes in Los Angeles.

» ... Labor Tries to Organize Carwashes in Los Angeles
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:30:03 GMT

Hurd Is Now a President at Oracle, H.P.?s Rival

Mark V. Hurd, who resigned from H.P. a month ago, joined Oracle as president and a director.

» ... Hurd Is Now a President at Oracle, H.P.?s Rival
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 07:05:56 GMT

Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group

The billionaire investor and philanthropist George Soros will help an advocacy group that investigates human rights abuses around the world.

» ... Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group
• Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:30:03 GMT