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Senate passes jobless aid, business tax breaks

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Wednesday to extend a host of soon-to-expire elements of last year's economic stimulus measure, including help for the jobless and money to help financially strapped states pay for health care for the poor.

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    Stocks rise after government report

    NEW YORK — Scant buying lifted stocks for a second day Wednesday after the government reported a drop in companies' inventories.  Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)

    Unemployment up in 30 states

    WASHINGTON — Unemployment rose in 30 states in January, the Labor Department said Wednesday, evidence that jobs remain scarce in most regions of the country.  Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)

    Inventories fall while sales increase

    WASHINGTON — Businesses trimmed inventories at the wholesale level again in January even though sales rose for a 10th consecutive month.  Published: March 11, 2010 ( 0)

    Job openings rise sharply in January

    WASHINGTON — Job openings rose sharply earlier this year, evidence that employers are slowly ramping up hiring as the economy improves.  Published: March 10, 2010 ( 0)

    Wall Street finishes session flat

    NEW YORK — Stocks ended mixed after a new round of mergers and acquisitions raised some hope for the economy.  Published: March 9, 2010 ( 0)

    Gas prices match 2010 high as driving season approaches

    Motorists are well down the road to higher pump prices as warmer weather and the driving season approaches.  Published: March 9, 2010 ( 0)

    Europe plans crisis fund

    PARIS — As Europe struggles with a debt crisis, the idea of a European Monetary Fund is quickly taking hold.  Published: March 9, 2010 ( 0)

    H&R Block profits rise

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — H&R Block Inc. on Monday said its fiscal third quarter profit rose 7 percent, as lower costs offset a revenue drop that stemmed from handling fewer returns.  Published: March 9, 2010 ( 0)
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