Economy
Trump speaks to electrical contractors in Philadelphia
President stays on message in a speech to the National Electrical Contractors Association.
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Listen 1:02Murphy unveils plan to attract business to New Jersey
Gov. Murphy wants to auction off tax credits to attract private venture capital investment and overhaul how the state doles out tax incentives.
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Biden challenges scholars to revitalize America’s middle class
He urged those attending to work to make sure the promise of middle-class opportunity remains a reality.
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New Jersey fuel consumption dropped after 2016 gas tax hike, says AAA
After New Jersey hiked its gas tax 22.6 cents a gallon, drivers bought less fuel in the Garden State.
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Still under state control, Atlantic City sees tourism growth
Researchers at Stockton University found that more people were parking at Atlantic City casinos and booking hotel rooms there in June than during the same time last year.
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Listen 0:54Gary Shteyngart and lessons from the recession
Guests: Gary Shteyngart, ...
Air Date: September 17, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Mixed reviews for a proposed $120M renewable-energy plant at South Philly refinery
Making energy out of trash has great environmental appeal.
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Do sustainable certifications for coffee really help coffee growers?
"Really, any kind of commodity – not just coffee – in sustainability certifications is a black box of effects and outcomes."
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U.S. and Mexico reach trade deal; Trump wants to drop NAFTA name
The United States and Mexico have reached an "understanding" on several critical trade issues following bilateral talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Turkey Counterpunches By Raising Tariffs On U.S. Goods
Just days after President Trump tweeted his decision to double tariffs on Turkish steel and aluminum, Turkey has announced that it, too, is ratcheting up retaliatory tariffs.
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Today we’ll talk about the drastic increase in bankruptcies among senior citizens according to a recent report from the Consumer Bankru ...
Air Date: August 9, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 17:00Booker wants to bar banks from charging ‘unfair’ overdraft fees
Bankers say the fee mechanism ensures that consumers can spend money at critical moments without worrying about bouncing a check.
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Jobs boom favors Democratic counties, not Trump strongholds
The jobs data show an economy that is as fractured as the political landscape ahead of the 2018 midterm elections.
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U.S. economy added 157,000 jobs in July; unemployment dips to 3.9 percent
The economy continued to add jobs at a steady pace last month, and the unemployment rate remained low.
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China announces $60B of US goods for tariff retaliation
China on Friday announced a $60 billion list of U.S. goods including coffee, honey and industrial chemicals for retaliation if Washington goes ahead with its tariff threat.
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