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Poll: Public pessimism on economy is increasing
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the third year in a row, the nation's economic recovery has hit a springtime soft spot. Reflecting that weakness, only 1 in 4 Americans now expects his or her own financial situation to improve over the next year, a new...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Politics, Labor Markets, Washington, DC, Elections
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Pence signs bill delaying farmland tax change
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed into law a one-year delay on new calculations for property taxes on farmland. The bill was the first one Pence has signed into law since becoming governor last month. He signed the bill during...Tags: Executive Branch, Politics, Government, Regional Authority
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Pence set to sign bill delaying new farmland taxes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — New calculations for property taxes on Indiana farmland will be delayed for a year under legislation Gov. Mike Pence is set to sign in law. Pence's office says he plans to sign the bill Wednesday, making it the first new law he... -
Bill advances to delay Ind. farmland tax hike
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Lawmakers are advancing a proposed one-year delay in new calculations for property taxes on Indiana farmland. It could delay an average 25 percent increase in tax payments for farm owners. The bill would stop the state from...Tags: U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means
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Storm's cost may hit $50B; rebuilding to ease blow
MARTIN CRUTSINGER,AP Economics WritersWASHINGTON (AP) — Superstorm Sandy will end up causing about $20 billion in property damages and $10 billion to $30 billion more in lost business, according to IHS Global Insight, a forecasting firm. In the long run, the devastation the storm...Tags: Natural Disasters, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Olive Garden, Washington, DC, Hurricanes
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Romney, Obama spar at close quarters in first presidential debate
Associated PressDENVER -- In a showdown at close quarters, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney sparred aggressively in their first campaign debate Wednesday night over taxes, deficits and strong steps needed to create jobs in a sputtering national economy....Tags: Lobbying, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Politics, Black Eyed Peas (music group), John Kerry
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Notre Dame/ACC Partnership could have huge economic impact
WSBT TV ReporterNotre Dame’s new partnership with the ACC could also be a big deal beyond Notre Dame – including potential for new jobs and an increase in tourism. Notre Dame is already Indiana’s largest tourist attraction, second only to the...Tags: Colleges and Universities, College Sports, Atlantic Coast Conference, Duke Blue Devils, Georgia Institute of Technology
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In GOP response, Daniels blames Obama for economy
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has resorted to "extremism" with stifling, anti-growth policies and sought to divide Americans, not unite them, Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels said Tuesday in the formal Republican response to the president's...Tags: Politics, Washington, DC, Conservation, Dave Camp, Jim Jordan
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Looking for work? 'Trained help wanted' by southwest Michigan manufacturers
There are more manufacturing jobs available in southwest Michigan than there are qualified applicants to fill them, say some employers. Those businesses need machine operators and programmers. And while a lot of unemployed workers say they have...
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Few residents attend candidates forum
South Bend Tribune Staff WriterSOUTH BEND - It was the perfect opportunity for the public to meet the candidates and talk about the overriding issues gripping South Bend. Issues such as economic growth, creating jobs and making the city safe from crime. Too bad 14 candidates...Tags: High School Sports, Chicago Elections, St. Joseph County (Indiana), Real Estate, Health
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Dollar resumes rise against yen, Bernanke key to more
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The dollar rose against the yen on Tuesday after a minister rowed back on remarks suggesting the Japanese currency had weakened enough, but gains were capped before testimony from the head of the U.S. central bank. Speculation the...Tags: UBS AG, Moody's Corporation, Politics, Japan, Boris (music group)
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UPDATE 1-StanChart to buy Morgan Stanley India wealth management arm
Reuters* To pay less than $5 mln on closure of the deal - sources * Will buy 70 pct of MS India wealth management book - sources * Wealth managers in Asia struggle to turn a profit * Weak markets squeeze revenue, product offerings restricted By Sumeet...Tags: Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Company, Asia, India, Citigroup Incorporated, New Products
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