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Natural gas crystals: Energy under the sea
March 10, 2010It looks like ice -- but this ice could one day be used to heat your home.
Budget squeeze sours jobs picture
March 10, 2010Another big employer is hanging out the "Not Hiring" sign.
Census jackpot: $500 billion a year in U.S. aid
March 10, 2010Federal programs will dole out more than $500 billion a year over the next decade based on data collected through the 2010 Census, according to a study released Tuesday.
House eyes last-minute tax break for Chile donations
March 10, 2010Taxpayers may still be able to deduct last-minute donations to Chile earthquake relief from their 2009 taxes, if a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Tuesday is signed into law.
U.S. minted more millionaires in 2009
March 10, 2010America's millionaires are making a comeback, according to a report released Tuesday.
Employers still skittish on hiring
March 10, 2010Most employers are still cautious when it comes to hiring, planning neither to add nor cut jobs from their payrolls this spring, according to a staffing firm survey released Tuesday.
Can't make your mortgage? Get an emergency loan
March 10, 2010Erin and Robert Smith had no problem handling the $2,000 monthly payment on their home ... until they lost their jobs.
Best Companies for job growth
March 10, 2010Best Companies like the Scooter Store and DreamWorks notched some impressive job growth last year and are showing no signs of slowing down.
Jobless rate holds steady
March 10, 2010The U.S. economy shed 36,000 jobs and the unemployment rate was unchanged in February, according to a government report released Friday.
Jobs: Short-term hope, long-term despair
March 10, 2010Friday's jobs report showed some glimmers of a recovery but If you're among the 8.8 million Americans still unemployed after nearly four months, you may have been left scratching your head.
