December 20, 2015 Another ObamaCare ‘Glitch’: $30B blown on non-operational medical record system A long-running project to create an electronic medical records system has produced tangibly few results despite costing the government at least $30 billion.
December 20, 2015 Hiring weak in January as employers add 113,000 jobs Hiring was surprisingly weak in January for the second straight month, likely renewing concern that the U.S. economy might be slowing after a strong finish last year.
December 20, 2015 Seattle's $3.1B roadway project hampered by cost concerns, delays For a multibillion-dollar public-works project called the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement, this city brought in a digging machine touted as the largest deployed anywhere: a 7,000-ton behemoth nicknamed "Bertha."
December 20, 2015 California farmer locked in battle with union Six months ago, workers at one of the largest fruit farms in the U.S. went to the ballot box to decide if they would continue to be represented by the United Farm Workers, which won that right two decades ago but never forged a labor contract.
December 20, 2015 Lawmakers look to combat seafood fraud When the weather warms and the South Carolina humidity hangs like a soggy blanket along the coast, you can often find an entrepreneur selling shrimp out of the back of a pickup truck by the road with a hand-scrawled sign promoting it as both fresh and local. There's a chance it's neither.
December 14, 2015 Will interest rates go up? Five things to expect Raising the banks’ overnight borrowing rate—held near zero since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008—has the potential to push up the cost of mortgages, slow jobs creation and curb stock prices but not always.
December 11, 2015 Twelve Days of Christmas prep: How to have a happy and debt-free holiday Start your holiday celebrations with a commitment to get more out of the season than debt.
December 4, 2015 Why Barbie won't be under the tree: a dad's letter to his daughters Yes, girls, you can be anything — well, except a Barbie owner. At least not as long as I’m buying.
December 2, 2015 American farmers confront 'big data' revolution Farmers from across the nation gathered in Washington this month for what has become an annual trek to seek action on the most important matters in American agriculture, such as immigration reform and water regulations.
December 2, 2015 Beef prices reach highest level since 1987 The highest beef prices in almost three decades have arrived just before the start of grilling season, causing sticker shock for both consumers and restaurant owners -- and relief isn't likely anytime soon.
