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New Jersey still has $1.2 billion left in federal Sandy aid
The Murphy administration vowed to do everything possible to reduce the impact of 'clawbacks' of Sandy grant money from homeowners who were told they were overpaid.
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Sports betting likely to give Atlantic City’s casinos a revenue boost
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing all states to have legalized sports betting could help Atlantic City casinos generate additional revenue.
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Sanctuary cities could get boost from sports betting ruling
The Justice Department declined to comment on the decision.
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Federal employees face cuts to retirement benefits, pay freezes
Federal employees can be forgiven for feeling whiplashed by the Trump administration.
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Electricians union spends big on Philly legislative race
IBEW Local 98 drops $112,500 on state legislative race in South Philadelphia
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More employers avoid legal minefield by not asking about pay history
This week, for example, a federal district court struck down a Philadelphia law banning questions about prior pay, saying it impinged on free speech.
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After years of stubborn deficits, Pa.’s budget process looks easier
It's almost time for lawmakers to start work on the state budget — but it looks like this year might be smoother sailing.
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Fed keeps key rate steady but notes rising inflation
The Fed is gradually tightening credit to control inflation against the backdrop of a tight job market, a resilient economy and a pickup in consumer prices.
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Government argues that AT&T-Time Warner deal would hurt consumers
The U.S. government pleaded its case Monday for blocking AT&T from absorbing Time Warner
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Fed is set to leave rates alone but to hike later in year
The Federal Reserve is all but sure to leave interest rates unchanged this week
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T-Mobile, Sprint announce a plan for merger
T-Mobile and Sprint have reached a "definitive agreement" to merge in an all-stock deal, which would create a new company with a total value of $146 billion.
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High-paying trade jobs sit empty, while high school grads line up for university
While a shortage of workers is pushing wages higher in the skilled trades, the financial return from a bachelor's degree is softening.
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Comcast’s $31 billion bid for U.K.-based Sky complicates Murdoch plans
Every time Rupert Murdoch gets closer to control of the British-based entertainment and TV giant Sky, new obstacles arise.
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IMF says trade tensions, debt load threaten world economy
The International Monetary Fund's policymaking committee said Saturday that a strong world economy is threatened by increasing tension.
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IRS computer glitch caused by ‘master file’ issue
The IRS says its system was up and running again by 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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