Little Comfort, Joy In Economic Numbers
Dec 24th, 2008 · Christmas Eve brought good tidings, but little comfort or joy as Americans struggled with higher unemployment and shrinking incomes.
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What Are The Prospects For Chrysler? *
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Chrysler was taken over by the private investment group Cerbrus Capital Management in 2007. Caught in the global economic slump, the automaker has continued to struggle. Will it survive?
Nonprofits Help Disabled Vet Make Ends Meet **
Dec 23rd, 2008 · Veteran Jason Brunson was discharged this year from the Army for medical reasons. He and his family struggle to pay the bills on the disability checks he receives every month. Recently, they've found some relief from nonprofits that help veterans and their families.
Mexican Hospitals Aim To Attract More Americans
Dec 23rd, 2008 · As many Americans struggle to pay for health care or health insurance, hospitals in Mexico are expanding in hopes of wooing more patients from north of the border. Costs for procedures are often significantly cheaper due to less overhead in Mexico.
In 'The Class, A Struggle Toward Knowledge
Dec 18th, 2008 · French cinema is known for characters who play, whether at love, crime or thought. Filmmaker Laurent Cantet, however, is more interested in work — here, the work of knowledge, and of knowing. (Recommended)
Online Retailer Surprised By Strong Holiday Buying
Dec 18th, 2008 · Across the country, people are struggling. Morning Edition has been giving you a glimpse of the struggles with occasional reports on how people are dealing with the recession. Online retailer, UncommonGoods, is doing better than expected and holiday sales are actually pretty strong this year.
Taliban Courts Filling Justice Vacuum In Afghanistan
Dec 16th, 2008 · Taliban judges are playing a larger role in Afghanistan, as the Western-structured legal system struggles to gain footing and authority. The Western-influenced system, just seven years old, is fraught with corruption and complexity, and lacks a strong judicial infrastructure.
Tough Economy Hits Big Cities Where It Hurts
Dec 15th, 2008 · Major U.S. cities struggle as the economic crisis deepens. Many report an increase in homelessness and hunger, according to a new report by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Miami Mayor Manny Diaz is President of the mayoral group and explains the report's troubling indications.
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