Tag: Economy
McConnell downplays need for aid to home state’s government
LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell downplayed a new infusion of federal relief for his home state's government, questioning the need...
US consumer watchdog eyes rules to prevent foreclosures
LOS ANGELES — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it is considering new rules aimed at averting a wave of foreclosures later this...
Farmers file antitrust lawsuit against big ag companies
BOISE, Idaho — A group of farmers has filed an antitrust case against several big agricultural companies, contending the companies worked together to ban...
Greece: Stores open amid virus surge to help rescue economy
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Retail stores across most of Greece were allowed to reopen Monday despite an ongoing surge in COVID-19 infections, as the country...
Liz Weston: The high price of money shame
<p>The U.S. suicide rate has risen dramatically in recent years, and certified money coach Tammy Lally of Washington, D.C., is convinced money shame is...
GameStop finally announces a share sale
<p>Two months after a market phenomenon took shares of GameStop to the moon, the video game retailer said Monday that it will sell up...
Washington state apple exports drop substantially in 2020-21
<p>YAKIMA, Wash. — Washington state apple industry officials have said the fruit's exports have dropped substantially compared to recent years' figures. </p>
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McConnell downplays need for aid to home state’s government
<p>LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell downplayed a new infusion of federal relief for his home state's government, questioning the need...
US consumer watchdog eyes rules to prevent foreclosures
<p>LOS ANGELES — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Monday it is considering new rules aimed at averting a wave of foreclosures later this...
Farmers file antitrust lawsuit against big ag companies
<p>BOISE, Idaho — A group of farmers has filed an antitrust case against several big agricultural companies, contending the companies worked together to ban...