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Navigating the Crisis
With the economy now facing another dramatic downturn after the dot-com bust in the early 2000's, entrepreneurs and investors are once again bracing for tough times.
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Holiday Shopping in a Downturn: Deals or Nothing at All: Holiday Shopping in a Downturn: Deals or Nothing at All (Post, November 29, 2008; Page A01)
Downturn Drives Military Rolls Up: War, Election Shifts Are Also Factors (Post, November 29, 2008; Page B01)
Faith-Based Coalitions Pushing for Treasury to Halt Some Foreclosures: Faith-Based Coalition Is Pushing for a Treasury Policy That Prevents More Foreclosures (Post, November 29, 2008; Page B07)
The Condo Crunch: Sales Are Slow, Prices Are Falling, Dues Are Overdue. How Are Associations Coping? (Post, November 29, 2008; Page F01)
Patuxent Manor, Where You Can See Stars and Hear Pins: Distractions Are Few in Modest Patuxent Manor (Post, November 29, 2008; Page F01)
Yesterday's Charm, Today's Convenience (Post, November 29, 2008; Page T05)
Treasury Urged to Provide No Bailout Benefit to Private Student Lenders: Groups Urge No Bailout Benefit To Private Lenders (Post, November 28, 2008; Page A01)
For Immigrants, a Ripple Effect: Tough Times Trickle Down Through Newcomers' Networks (Post, November 28, 2008; Page A01)
The Often-Imitated Reston Eyes Future With Trepidation (Post, November 28, 2008; Page B01)
LOUDOUN PROPERTY TAXES: Assessor, Panel Clash Over Appeals Process (Post, November 28, 2008; Page B03)
Chesapeake Energy may sell $1.8B stock to get cash (AP, November 27, 2008; 1:09 PM)
BLACK FRIDAY: Metrorail Will Open at 4 to Help Early Birds Get the Bargains (Post, November 27, 2008; Page B02)
Opening a Door for the Mentally Ill: Entering a House in Northwest Can Be the First Step Toward a New Life (Post, November 27, 2008; Page DZ01)
Rockville and County Workers Offered Local Affordable Housing (Post, November 27, 2008; Page GZ05)
The Check May Not Be In the Mail: Economy Threatens Holiday Fundraising (Post, November 27, 2008; Page VA01)
Mortgage rates dip for fourth straight week (AP, November 26, 2008; 5:31 PM)
U.S. Moves to Revive Consumer Lending: New $800 Billion Effort Seeks to Lower Rates on Mortgages and Other Loans (Post, November 26, 2008; Page A01)
Former Chief Of Pr. George's Schools Gets 6-Year Term (Post, November 26, 2008; Page A01)
Some Fear Census Spending Cuts Will Leave Minorities and Immigrants Uncounted (Post, November 26, 2008; Page A11)
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