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Gas boom lowering energy costs
January 29, 2012 This is the time of year when many of us in the Mahoning Valley get a triple whammy — it’s cold, so our heating costs go up; it’s time to pony up our taxes to Uncle Sam, and we get cranky from all... more »»
Restoring middle class will be hard
September 11, 2011 I always cringe when economists compare our problems to completely different times in our history. more »»
Jump starting jobs in Valley
September 4, 2011 The answer to jump-starting America’s jobs machine is right in front of us — or, actually, right below us. more »»
Who are those guys?
November 21, 2010 Watching Federal Reserve boss Ben Bernanke in action reminds me of that classic scene in Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid movie. more »»
American products can save money
May 30, 2010 Unemployment is down, shopping is up — and regardless of the calendar, the Memorial Day weekend says it’s officially summer. Life is good agai. more »»
Something is missing amid good news
February 28, 2010 I’m sure there have been other months filled with the kind of good economic news we’ve had since late January, but darned if I can remember them. more »»
Something doesn’t smell right about foreign trade
January 31, 2010 From the Financial Times comes a story that China has grown into the world’s second-largest fount of ‘‘research knowledge’’ behind the United States, and it is poised to take the top spot by 202. more »»
Tides are turning on China
January 17, 2010 The tide may finally be turning in the United States’ delicate dance with China. Recent decisions to slap tariffs on tires and steel tubes was a promising first step by the governmen. more »»
America must start producing more stuff
January 3, 2010 Below are some product recalls, as reported by the Associated Press on just one day, Dec. more »»
Hard, fast rules of reporting
December 27, 2009 Like most professions, journalism has a few fast and hard rules. more »»
Reflections on the world of business
December 13, 2009 This ’n that from the world of business: In one of those ‘‘Duh!’’ decisions, General Motors Corp. more »»
Time is right to take the ‘plunge’ for new car, house
September 6, 2009 If a new car or house are on your wish list, you might not find a better time than now to take the plunge. more »»
Volt’s cost shocking versus Cruze
August 23, 2009 Will the Volt be a lightning bolt or a flash in the pan? That’s the multi-billion dollar question facing the nation’s once-mighty automaker as it begins its second century –– or is it it... more »»
New approach required for global trade
August 16, 2009 Let’s suppose you’ve done pretty well for yourself in life Now, let’s say you know a carpenter, plumber, car mechanic — anyone who has degree of skills but has hit a bad stretch and coul... more »»
Congress needs to aid auto industry
November 30, 2008 Let me get this straight: $. more »»
Congress needs to aid auto industry
November 30, 2008 Let me get this straight: $1. more »» |
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