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      We're about to have the worst of both worlds. Little or nothing in the way of cuts, and a lot in the way of loss of credibility and continuing partisan paralysis.

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    • How flexible work actually works

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    • Italy's problems are bigger than Berlusconi

      Italy's problems are bigger than Berlusconi

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    • The fight of Richard Rainwater's life

      The fight of Richard Rainwater's life

      The renowned dealmaker built a fortune using little besides his wits. Now he's funding a crash program to stop the disease that's destroying his mind.

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    A bright spot for small businesses: Job creation

    It's easy to blame the little guy for persistently high unemployment, but the reality is that many small businesses are actually hiring while big companies aren't. More

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