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How college affirmative action affects business

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Oct 1, 2012
As the Supreme Court considers affirmative action, businesses are weighing in -- in favor. They say it creates a diverse, educated workforce.
Students walk across the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles, Calif. As the Supreme Court considers affirmative action, businesses are weighing in -- in favor. They say it creates a diverse, educated workforce.
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A marriage on and off stage

by Nancy Farghalli
Sep 7, 2012
A couple shares how they manage being each other's spouse and business partner.
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Would an income tax hike hurt hiring?

by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 11, 2012
Fewer than a million small-business owners would likely face higher taxes. And some would keep hiring anyway.
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Business morality good for public morality

by Robert Reich
Mar 21, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says ethics in the boardroom can help save the economy.
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A woman's way into entrepreneurship

by Ashley Milne-Tyte
Feb 3, 2012
Most entrepreneurs in the U.S. are male, but more and more women are starting businesses. Meet two women who've taken very different paths to entrepreneurship and growth.
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Italy allows businesses to open for 24 hours

by Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 4, 2012
In an effort to boost the economy, Mario Monti announced that Italian businesses can now stay open at all hours. That has some Italian shopkeepers worried.
A man sits at a cafe terrace on December 2, 2011 in Rome. Businesses throughout Italy could soon be open much longer hours.
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The economic horizon for 2012

by Jill Schlesinger
Dec 30, 2011
What can we expect from the housing, jobs, and European markets in the year ahead?
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Attitude Check

America's opinion on Washington before the Iowa caucuses

by Frank Newport
Dec 29, 2011
How do Americans feel about all the GOP candidates before next Tuesday? Also, Gallup's most admired people of 2011, and gauging support for the Democrats and the Republicans after the payroll tax cuts showdown.
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Codebreaker

U.S. Cybersecurity, business, and you

by Marc Sanchez
Dec 16, 2011
Do we go the safe route or the private one?
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BlackBerry maker plays catch up

by Sally Herships
Dec 14, 2011
Research in Motion was the smartphone’s pioneer. But the BlackBerry’s core business customers are switching to iPhone and Android devices.
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